As some are still trying to figure out how the Carolina Panthers are 13-0, another major mystery has entered the NFL landscape.
How is this team–one that came into the season with an offense few outside the building thought could actually score–now leading the league in scoring?
We can attempt to answer that another time. The purpose of this post is to check in on the latest league stats through Week 14's Sunday games.
This list isn't comprehensive, but here are nearly 20 categories in which the Panthers currently rank in the top 5:
1st
- Points per game (31.6)
- Interceptions, team (21)
- Takeaways (33)
- Turnover margin (+18)
- Opposing passer rating (69.6)
- First-down plays by opponents (3.87 yards/play)
- Fourth-quarter passing (Cam Newton - 115.0 rating)
2nd
- Rushing yards, team (141.9/game)
- Interceptions, player (Kurt Coleman - 7)
- Leading scorers (Graham Gano - 123 points)
3rd
- Total yards allowed (307.8/game)
- Sacks (40)
- Rushing yards, player (Jonathan Stewart - 989)
4th
- Rushing yards allowed (84.6/game)
- Points allowed (18.7/game)
- Touchdown percentage inside the red zone, offense (66%)
5th
- 1st downs, offense (22.2/game)
- 1st downs, defense (18.1/game)
- Passing yards allowed (223.2/game)
Man, I tell ya what. This Carolina team is the REAL DEAL. I’m not one for spoilers, but, expect these men to keep winning. That Cam Newton kid; I had a chance to speak with him man, and it was like talking to Zeus, this man is a God among boys. And Luke ?? Man, i tell ya what, I’m keeping my wife, and my offense away from this guy, because man, he will take them both from me. In Carolina they say Keep Pounding, man I tell ya, their fan’s hearts are pounding away because of the electricity this Black and Blue team brings every week. They win so much man, I think one of there victories came during the bye week. Oh man, I tell ya, I’m a believer !!
We’re sorta proud of them, coach! They are really something special. An example of a real team being greater than the sum of its parts. They’re like brothers and it shows.
Keep pounding!
PANTHERS ARE THE BEST!! <3