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Carolina Panthers: Preview of Carolina vs. Kansas City

By Horran Cameron

Nov 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFL football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Panthers defeated the Rams 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFL football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Panthers defeated the Rams 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Carolina Panthers are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. The Panthers are on a two-game winning streak.

Today, the Carolina Panthers face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-2). Although Kansas City has a better record, Carolina remains the favorite to win this game. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, the Panthers have a 62.3% chance of winning today’s game.

Both teams rely on the running game a great deal. The interesting thing about Kansas City is their use of Spencer Ware. Ware can do it all. He can run very well and catch passes out of the backfield just as good as any wide receiver.

The Carolina Panthers will have their hands full with him. Luke Kuechley and company must do a good job shutting down the run since this is the heart and soul of the Chiefs’ offense. On the other side of the ball, the Panthers will play without offensive tackle Michael Oher today. Their running game might take a hit with Oher out. His blocking is vital to Carolina’s rushing success.

Next: Takeaways from Rams game

Newton’s ability to dominate the game will determine the game. In the past few games, he has been getting back into form. Carolina’s season depends on them winning every game each week for the rest of the season.

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