Carolina Panthers fans came into Week 8 hoping to see their team lock up the NFC South lead. And while that ultimately did not happen, as they fell to the Atlanta Falcons in a heartbreaking overtime loss, there was plenty to be proud of.
There was a markedly different team on the field Sunday than what we saw when Matt Rhule had the reins. They look inspired under interim head coach Steve Wilks—fighting for every yard, hitting with intensity and exuding pride and passion throughout the afternoon.
