A different kind of Christmas spirit is making waves this season, as Bryce Young takes on a new persona. Plus, Canales on returning to Tampa and more. 

It's a Christmas Eve edition of the Mailbag, in which we talk about the face of the franchise and also the quarterback, who can take a shot under pressure and keep dealing. Also, holiday stuff.

The Panthers running back had 152 yards and two touchdowns, including the dramatic overtime game-winner last week against the Cardinals.

The Panthers are practicing Tuesday and taking Wednesday off, a departure from their normal work week. Plus more from Dave Canales on Monday.

The team waived veteran Jonathan Harris, who had appeared in seven games after being signed off the Dolphins practice squad.

Dave Canales talked about opportunity. And the Panthers beat the Cardinals with an ever-increasing number of people — and at least one virus — playing roles no one imagined.

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's win against the Cardinals in Week 16. 

The Panthers quarterback showed some wheels, and showed some toughness in a 36-30 overtime win against the Cardinals, as he continues to grow into his role.

The Panthers trust their lead back implicitly, and he paid them back with the overtime-game winner Sunday afternoon. Just like they expected him to.

They hung on for a 36-30 win over the Cardinals, with Chuba Hubbard scoring the game-winner to cap a 152-yard day.

Rookie wideout Xavier Legette won't play because of a groin injury, veteran safety Jordan Fuller is inactive this week, and Cade Mays is out because of an illness.