CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Panthers coach Ron Rivera faces a dilemma over the next three weeks: rest his key players in preparation for the postseason or go all-in to match the 1972 Miami Dolphins as the only NFL team to finish unbeaten.
For now, he's sticking with his starters since there is still more at stake.
Carolina can clinch home-field advantage this week with a win over the New York Giants combined with an Arizona loss to Philadelphia. If both Carolina and Arizona (11-2) win, the Panthers will have to wait another week before trying to wrap up the No.