It doesn't matter how the Carolina Panthers booked their place in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Everyone is 0-0 now, and head coach Dave Canales' squad firmly believes they deserve to be here.
That doesn't make their crunch wild-card showdown against the Los Angeles Rams any easier. They are expected to advance much further in the postseason. However, the Panthers have beaten them once already this season. Canales is confident they can do the same again.
Everything has to go well. Everyone must exceed expectations. The fans must also do their part.