The Carolina Panthers just shocked the NFL, and Gerrell Wheeler is here to break it all down after a massive 31–28 win over the 9–2 Los Angeles Rams. In one of the most complete performances of the season, the Panthers delivered on both sides of the ball—Bryce Young tossed three touchdowns, the run game found balance with Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle combining for strong production, Jalen Coker had his best game of the year, and the defense came up huge with a Mike Jackson pick-six and key turnovers from Derrick Brown and Nick Scott. Gerrell talks energy, execution, and why this felt like the team Carolina believed they could be back in Week 1.
Now sitting at 7–6 heading into the bye, Gerrell asks the big question: Who are the Panthers really? One week they’re unstoppable, the next week inconsistent—but with the NFC South wide open and four games left (Saints, Bucs, Seahawks, Bucs), a playoff push is absolutely on the table. Gerrell lays out the path, the mindset, and why maintaining offensive balance is the key to finishing strong. If Carolina keeps this momentum, we may just be talking about a 10-win season and a postseason return no one expected. It’s up for the city—believe that.