Dominant Patriots performance couldn't have happened at a better time

After scoring 42 points against the Panthers, the Patriots will need all the help they can get to beat the reigning AFC East Champions on Sunday.

New England Patriots - Tight End Austin Hooper and Wide Receiver Mack Hollins (L), Tight End Hunter Henry, and Tackle Will Campbell (R) | Brian Fluharty-Imagn ImagesThe New England Patriots dominated the Carolina Panthers on Sunday by a score of 42-13, moving back to an even 2-2 record. There's no doubt the team had plenty of questions to answer after a horrendous performance last Sunday against the Steelers, but they delivered against the NFC South opponent.

After a dismal five turnovers the week prior, the Patriots played clean football: zero…