The linebacker position is the heart and soul of Carolina's defense, if not the entire team. Heading that effort was 12-year veteran Thomas Davis, who earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl appearance and finally scored the first touchdown of his NFL career with a 46-yard fumble return against Arizona. Right alongside him was Luke Kuechly, another Pro Bowler who finished second to Davis with 112 total tackles even though he missed the final six games after suffering a concussion. Shaq Thompson continues to grow into his role, and the reserve linebackers also were impressive.
Where Things Stand: Linebackers
