13-0 Panthers stay on course to match 2007 Patriots record

Brown, who ranks second in the National Football League with 100 receptions this season, is the sixth player in National Football League history with at least three consecutive 100-catch seasons.

Both teams wound up losing in the Super Bowl, so there’s no proven theory on how to approach the situation. “This was the first time that we got our tails kicked in”.

Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson took to Twitter after the game to vent about not getting more playing time. “It’s a healthy, competitive environment”.

Let’s review the fantasy football impact of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14’s loss to Carolina, and preview their fantasy football outlook in Week 15 against Jacksonville. I’d rather have that honestly than guys that are looking to find the bench in the fourth quarter and hide from the competition.

“I really don’t know what we are going to do if we are faced with that. But I understand and I’m not going to worry about it”.

When Panthers’ coach Ron Rivera was asked on Monday if he’s OK with that type of celebration during a game, it appeared like he may not have even known it happened.

“You always have to look at yourself”, Freeman said. The Panthers scored two players later and the route was in session. On Sunday Johnson declined comment when contacted by the Observer. “It’s the nature of the game we all signed up for”. At this point, their biggest worry for the remaining few games of the regular season is injuries.

The Falcons’ offense became one-dimensional after the Panthers took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter.

“Charles is fine. He was in his third week back. Without him, there is no Ted Ginn”, he said, via the Charlotte Observer.

The pass-rusher exploited Texans right tackle Derek Newton for two strip-sacks of Brian Hoyer, the second setting up a James White touchdown run. It got so bad that the Panthers were seen taking a team selfie at the two-minute warning. “We took certain players out yesterday”.

The Panthers (13-0) continued their franchise-best start to the season and clinched an opening-weekend bye in the NFC when the playoffs begin next month.

Cornerback Bene Benwikere broke his left leg in the fourth quarter and is out for the season. Coach Kyle Shanahan has to be relieved of his play-calling duties.

The Panthers defensive scheme allows middle linebacker Luke Kuechly to make plays, so neutralizing the All Pro linebacker will require an innovative game plan from offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, and stellar execution from Eli Manning. I appreciate him wanting to play. It is unclear how many weeks he will miss. This was his third game back.

But as the Panthers continue their march toward a potential 16-0 finish, distractions – both internal and otherwise – will be an opponent not listed on the schedule.

Carolina can clinch NFC home-field advantage this week with a win over the New York Giants combined with an Arizona loss to Philadelphia.

“We did a lot of things wrong, as a unit, there is a lot of stuff that we have to focus in on”, Matthews said.

“Quite honestly, I’d be surprised if there wasn’t anybody critical about what I decided”, coach Ron Rivera said.

“One thing I did tell these guys is to keep their personality”, Rivera said. “The fact he didn’t play like he was capable of on that particular play and a couple others, that was a conversation we actually had for sure”.