Carolina Panthers offensive linemen Ryan Kalil and Matt Kalil stood side by side for the national anthem before Sunday’s game against Minnesota.
The fact that both were still standing at the end of the Panthers’ 31-24 victory is a good omen for the team’s playoff push.
Ryan Kalil, a five-time Pro Bowl center, made it through a game for the first time since Week 1 after returning from a serious neck injury.
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Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (76) made it through a game healthy on Sunday against the Vikings for the first time since Week 1, a good sign for the team’s playoff push.