The Panthers lead the league in fourth downs attempted and converted, so Canales didn't blink when the choice was continuing a drive or a makeable field goal.

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's loss to the Saints, which left the Panthers tied atop the NFC South with three to play.

From unnecessary roughness calls at poorly timed moments, to numerous others that added up, the Panthers suffered from a season-high 11 flags that proved costly in a loss to the Saints. 

The 20-17 loss to the Saints was hard to swallow, but the Panthers are still tied with Tampa Bay atop the NFC South, and play the Bucs twice in the next three weeks.

The Panthers drop to 7-7 with two games left against the Buccaneers after loss to the Saints.

The Panthers will be without the starting defensive lineman Sunday against the Saints, after he was a late addition to the injury report with a hamstring issue.

For the Panthers players who have been in similar positions — and there aren't many — the message this week has been about the game in front of them and only that one.

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's win over the Rams that moved them to 7-6 at the bye week.

From a pass deflection that led to a crucial interception, to a game winning sack-fumble, Derrick Brown's fingerprints were all over this Panthers win against the Rams. 

The Panthers went for it on fourth-down three different times against the Rams. All were converted, and two turned into huge touchdowns that swung the game for Carolina in the win. 

Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle combined for 35 carries for 141 yards Sunday against the Rams, helping the Panthers to a big win and a 7-6 record at the bye.

The 10th combination of starters in 13 games helped pave the way for the win over the Rams, and the "dirty, grimy" football they want to play.