Gerrell Wheeler is FIRED UP after the Panthers marched into Lambeau and stunned the Packers. He breaks down how rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald redeemed a missed PAT with a clutch 49-yard game-winner, why Rico Dowdle has become the heartbeat of the offense (25 carries, 130 yards, 2 TDs—and top-3 in league rushing), and yes… that “two pumps” flag. Gerrell credits a battered O-line for standing up to the pass rush, explains Bryce Young’s low-volume day, and spotlights a defense that rattled Jordan Love (one pick, nearly two) with constant pressure.

Beyond the box score, it’s a vibe check on the rebuild: young defenders flashing, smart personnel moves, and a team finally finishing games. At 5–4, Gerrell lays out why this looks like the modern blueprint—steady growth under Dan Morgan and Dave Canales—and why the NFC (and maybe the NFL) should take notice. Then it’s on to the slate ahead—starting with a Saints matchup he labels a must-win—and the path to a finish above .500.

If you needed a sign the tide is turning in Carolina, this was it.