Coming up on the bye week, week 5, for the Carolina Panthers, most people think this is too early in the season to have the bye. What this means is the Panthers have to play 12 weeks straight, which is a long tiring stretch and will not count the playoffs.
But this year, having the bye this early in the regular season is a blessing for the Carolina Panthers. Being riddled with injuries so far, the extra week now gives those who are hurt, a chance to heal. The stretch after the bye is hard and having the players who need the rest a chance to have it, is a blessing.