We won but

[Snake]

We didid lose focus but I promise we will stomp the Falcons. The refs influenced the game for sure but great teams overcome and we did. 

[uncfan888]

Did we sack Eli at all today? The pass rush is definitely the biggest question mark we have going into the playoffs. I hope they can figure it out 

[juliosantos]

I agree we need to not let go of the gas petal nomatter what the score is 

[ncsfinest21]

ok lets be realistic. We have played great football. The giants really got back into this because of us not really playing offensively. We thought they would break and seeing us up 35-7 even I was like take Cam out. We thought we were cruising to another big win. Then we just took our mind off the game. Stew not being out there was big. CAP played decent for his real first game but he is a rookie who hasnt played alot. The fumble and miscommunication wouldnt happen with Stew. Other than that an the blocked FG we played pretty well. I think Norman did a heck of a job. He not only held OBJ down he took his mind out the game. Josh then had control of OBJ to get him to make stupid mistakes that will hit him in the pockets. The run defense couldve been better. But we were more worried about the passing then running. The comeback was all on short field opportunities and nothing that was long consistent drives. We just lost focus. But we will be fine.

[beastson]

35 minutes ago, Camvp said:

I'd feel a lot better if they learned from their mistakes.  Almost letting Indy win after a 17pt 4th quarter choke?  Nearly choke against GB.  Almost let Brees put up 40 against us?  Smother a faltering falcons team, but then give up TWENTY EIGHT UNANSWERED in a little over a quarter.

 

Cam can't keep bailing them out forever.  No one in NFL history could do it every time.  

I just want to say

Panthers fans have to stop with the no buts. Honestly if we lost, this forum would have flipped. Being undefeated doesnt mean the problems shouldnt be pointed out and discussed

OK back to your post. The NFL doesn't just give wins away. As much surprised like any one else they came back, its definitely not uncommon. Even very good teams struggle to beat bad teams and some even have head scratcher losses. I wont fuss about those scores, my main problem is special teams. I'm not forgiving Ron excuses for it being so bad and I definitely wont forgive him if they lose us a game in the playoffs

[MVPccaffrey]

Just now, beastson said:

I just want to say

Panthers fans have to stop with the no buts. Honestly if we lost, this forum would have flipped. Being undefeated doesnt mean the problems shouldnt be pointed out and discussed

OK back to your post. The NFL doesn't just give wins away. As much surprised like any one else they came back, its definitely not uncommon. Even very good teams struggle to beat bad teams and some even have head scratcher losses. I wont fuss about those scores, my main problem is special teams. I'm not forgiving Ron excuses for it being so bad and I definitely wont forgive him if they lose us a game in the playoffs

It's true, it's true.  Special teams mishaps have been at the fault of two of those near comebacks, three if you count the NO game.  Imagine that FG not being blocked and us going up 17 instead of the turnover at the 50 yard line.  Or not missing the XP in the Colts game.  It's nice they've come through at the end of Indy/Giants games, but we should never been in that position.

 

Led by 17.  OT

Led by 23, GB had final possession to tie it up

Led by 28!  Giants tie it up.

 

3-0, but it keeps happening?  Coach Rivera why do we lead the NFL in FGs blocked?

[DamnItJake!]

1 hour ago, Paa Langfart said:

I dont want to feel negative - I love the win - but this type game- anyone else get the feeling that these breakdowns in the 2nd half are going to catch up with us? I have 0 confidence in our field goal unit  even after the win.  I almost hope it happens before # 50 so we get it out of the way.  Go on and flame me -  its the way I feel - being sober may have something to do with my take on reality.

huh?? flaME ABOUT WHat. Incoherent thoughts!! The Punter and St's do need help..becoming suspect

[TheNewStandard]

A win is a win is a win is a win that was close and nonetheless a win on the road against a desperate team that we can learn from.

[caatfan]

Just stopped in to give my opinion on threads like this after a win, especially #14. They suck. 

[TheGreatestOfAllTimeCam]

1 hour ago, Cam El said:

Valid points but I actually like it,  ammunition for Rivera.  I don't think we will let up in the playoffs. 

thats good because we aren't hanging 41 or 38 on Arizona

[uncfan888]

15 minutes ago, TheGreatestOfAllTimeCam said:

thats good because we aren't hanging 41 or 38 on Arizona

Why not? Bridgewater moved the ball with relative ease against them, and our offense is better than minnesota's. He just couldn't punch it in, but we can

And to anyone fearing Seattle...  They are in the midst of playing Bridgewater, Clausen, manziel, and case fugin keenum. Yeah, they're playing well but let's not act like they're doing it against playoff caliber teams

[heelsrule1988]

I don't know why a lot of you get mad at comments like this. If you're not upset after today's game, something's wrong with you. Wins are always better than losses, obviously. Duh. And frankly I knew Cam would lead us down the field to the win (how awesome is it to say that?). But I don't see how in the world you can be 100% thrilled when we completely fell apart and let that huge lead slip. And you know why I'm so mad? Because I know we're better than this. And I know we're a leading contender for the Super Bowl. I wouldn't get like this if we sucked or were mediocre. But I know our potential. So I don't want to see us ruin it because of something like this happening in January. We beat the Colts, Packers, and Giants after blowing big leads, yes... but there are no guarantees we'll be able to survive it happening again in the playoffs. So it is completely and perfectly understandable to be upset after today. It isn't being negative or any of that crap. It's being realistic. I love this team more than anything in the world and I know they can do better. And guess what? I guarantee you the team feels the exact same way. So hopefully they'll make sure that this doesn't happen anymore the rest of the way. We simply cannot afford for it to happen again.

Now, with all that said. There's only one thing to do... Keep Pounding.

[emhoward]

Worried about the Pass rush. Didn't get to Brees. Got to Ryan, thought the pass rush was back, then remembered that the Falcons have the worse line in football. Didn't get to Manning.

[pstall]

What's amazing is how fortunate this team is on how the season keepa unfolding. This game and the Cards being on our heels is perfect for keeping the edge.

We got bored demolishing a good team on the ROAD.Bored. 

Now the key is resting smartly and getting healthy.