These Panthers are great. These Panthers are imperfect. In that way, they are exactly like their quarterback, and their quarterback is like them. But most of all, they are 8-0. And I don't think they'll be beaten anytime soon, because Newton is now the most dominant all-around weapon in the NFL.
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What’s scary: Even given how elite Rodgers has been as the unquestioned best QB in the league, Sunday was a reminder that Newton has a higher ceiling.
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In the pocket. Deep passing. Control of the offense. The balance of run and pass. Newton is improving as he takes on more and more. The numbers don't always show it, but Newton and the Panthers are No. 1 in the NFC, and Newton is responsible for more than ever, a balance Carolina can live with, even if Cam's critics can't.
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The Panthers aren't a flash in the pan. They're a consistently built roster predicated on a formulaic and repeatable brand of football that might not be sexy but is most certainly successful.
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Carolina’s 37-29 victory Sunday represented a changing of the guard in the NFC. Green Bay (6-2) can no longer be considered the cream of the conference following its second straight loss.
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What the Panthers did to the Packers in Sunday's first half wasn't just worthy of our "aw, shucks" compliments. It was real-deal, dominating football against the one team with the best chance of challenging them for home-field advantage in the playoffs.
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