CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers no longer appear apprehensive about playing the two-time defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.
In fact, they're pretty confident.
"We are the better team," Panthers safety Roman Harper said matter-of-factly Monday.
Now Harper wants his teammates to prove it again Sunday when the two teams meet in Charlotte in the NFC divisional playoffs. The winner advances to play the Green Bay-Arizona winner for the NFC championship.
"We have to go out and show confidence in who we are and the things that we have done all year — and don't shy away from the pressure," Harper said.