A week after former Carolina receiver Steve Smith burned the Panthers for two touchdowns, former Bears tight end Greg Olsen scored twice, including the game-winner against the team that traded him in 2011.

Quarterback Cam Newton found his tight end in the middle of the end zone for a 6-yard score with 2:18 left in the fourth quarter, completing a Panthers’ comeback in a game they trailed by 14 points in the second quarter.

“It was very similar to the touchdown we scored against Tampa Bay,” Olsen said. “We felt good about it all week and (offensive coordinator Mike Shula) did a great job dialing it up at the right time. We needed a touchdown there. I think everyone didn’t feel great about settling for another field goal. (Shula) played aggressive and we got a big touchdown out of it.”

Olsen, who also scored on a 14-yard reception seconds before halftime, finished with a team-high six receptions and 72 yards against the team that drafted him in 2007.

“I’ve said all week; this wasn’t about me. This wasn’t about me versus the Bears. That was a long time ago,” Olsen said. “This was not a revenge. This was not about me trying to prove to them that they made it mistake. That’s not how I operate. Every game, I try to play as well as I can.”

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