If the Carolina Panthers are going to reach the postseason against all odds, they need the dominant running back tandem to spearhead their fortunes over the remaining four games of the campaign. And with Chuba Hubbard getting back to something like his old self, head coach Dave Canales has a legitimate 1-2 punch to benefit from.
However, the Panthers would not be in this strong position if it weren't for free-agent signing Rico Dowdle.
The urgency, aggression, and tone-setting presence lifted the Panthers when they needed it most. Dowdle provided Carolina with a ruthless attitude, and everyone fed off it.