CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Throughout the first month of the Panthers’ season, head coach Matt Rhule has prioritized the need for the team to improve every day. Getting at least “1%” better is a phrase that Panthers coaches and players mention often.Coming off the team’s first win of the season against the Chargers a week ago, the offense had two areas that needed to be cleaned up: efficiency in the red zone and converting third downs.Against the Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, the Panthers were better — much more than 1% — in both areas.With the team’s top player, Christian McCaffrey, …
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