KEYS TO THE PANTHERS' RUNNING ATTACK: John Breitenbach of Pro Football Focus takes a in-depth look at Carolina's potent ground game, highlighting the powerful backfield trio of Jonathan Stewart, Mike Tolbert and Cam Newton plus the dominant interior offensive line of Ryan Kalil, Trai Turner and Andrew Norwell. Stewart is praised as a workhorse with a knack for breaking tackles while Newton and Tolbert are the top-graded rushers at their respective positions. Additionally, second-year guard Turner is among the best run-blockers in the game. READ MORE

DO THE PANTHERS HAVE STAYING POWER?Mike Maske of the Washington Post looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the team as they prepare to take on a difficult opponent in the Green Bay Packers. READ MORE

THOMPSON RETURNS TO PRACTICE: Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer writes that rookie linebacker Shaq Thompson returned to the practice field as a full participant after suffering a knee injury in fourth quarter of the Panthers' Week 6 victory against Seattle. READ MORE

PANTHERS SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING INJURIES: Bryan Strickland of Panthers.com writes how the coaching and training staff have handled a series of injuries to key players along the offensive line and defensive front seven. READ MORE