Odd as it may seem, the Carolina Panthers team that had only won 3 games in 13 games needed to be humbled. Even while on a three game losing streak, the Panthers had managed to garner some love from the national media and even their own perpetually pessimistic fan base was buying into the direction the team.
Robert Hunt called this #Cowboys contest a “very winnable game.” Said sloppy play from all phases — including from the OL that gave up 10 QB hits and six sacks — led to the blowout.