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Jonathan M. Alexander: The Panthers have found a blueprint to win, with or without Sam Darnold

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SportsCarolinaMonthly
November 1, 2021

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The Charlotte Observer

ATLANTA — In the their previous three games against the Eagles, Vikings and Giants, the Carolina Panthers relied too heavily on Sam Darnold to win with Christian McCaffrey out. Despite Matt Rhule’s declaration in Week 6, that they’d run the ball more, they didn’t. They’d run the ball in the first half and then forget about it. Sunday against the Falcons, they stuck to the running game, even when it wasn’t working well. And it worked out in their favor. The Panthers finally snapped their four-game losing streak with a 19-13 win over the Falcons at Mercedes Benz Stadium, and may have finally fou…

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