Mind-blowing stat: Cam Newton is on pace for the worst passer rating (80.6) by a reigning NFL MVP since Steve McNair in 2004 (73.1 passer rating).
Up-and-down year: Jonathan Stewart has 7 rush TDs this season (most since having 10 in 2009), but he is yet to have a 100-yard rushing game this year.
Olsen slumping: Greg Olsen has fewer than 60 receiving yards in six straight games.
Defensive strength: The Panthers defense has allowed 3.8 yards per carry this year (T-5th best in NFL).
Defensive weakness: Carolina allows 276.8 pass yards per game (30th in NFL).