Panthers in rare situation against Cowboys: they’re favored to win for first time in nearly 2 years
Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers find themselves in an unfamiliar position entering Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Cowboys. I try not to use external things to motivate our guys.” After losing its first two games by a combined of 60 points, Carolina has been much more competitive since Bryce Young’s return to the starting lineup, covering the spread in each of its past five games. “It doesn’t mean anything for Sunday,” Young said of being the favorite for the first time in his NFL career. Botched punt block Amani Oruwariye stands by what he said was a reactionary decision to try to secure a bouncing ball after it appeared Nick Vigil’s blocked punt would give the Cowboys a chance to beat Cincinnati in the final two minutes of Monday night’s 27-20 loss. “I think he fits the way we’re running the football, particularly the last three games,” coach Mike McCarthy said.