Here’s a sentence you probably didn’t plan on reading this season: The Carolina Panthers are now 3-1 with Sam Darnold starting under center and are just two wins away from the NFC South crown.
The fifth-year quarterback was steady once again in his latest win, where he helped pace the Panthers to a 37-23 upset over the Detroit Lions. He and the offense just seemed to overwhelm the white-hot visitors throughout the afternoon—setting franchise records in total yards and rushing yards for a single game.
