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Panthers hoping to start faster in Christmas Eve clash with Green Bay

It's been seven games since the Carolina Panthers offense has scored a first half touchdown.

They didn't need one in last week's 9-7 slop-fest over Atlanta, but with much better weather in the forecast, and a talented Green Bay Packers offense on the other side, the Panthers know they'll need to start much faster to keep pace this Sunday.

"We gotta get that ball across the goal line," said interim head coach Chris Tabor. "I always credit the opponent, but at the same time we have to look at ourselves. There's no question you gotta get the ball in the end zone.