3 key Carolina Panthers storylines to watch vs. Steelers in Week 15

Use your ← → (arrows) to browse

What
are some key storylines to watch when the Carolina Panthers take on the
Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15 at Bank of America Stadium?

The Carolina Panthers are about to embark on a crucial stretch of games
that could lead to playoff football in 2022. An unbelievable turnaround
under Steve Wilks puts them right in the mix despite their 5-8 record,
which could see the in-form franchise reach the NFC South summit with a
victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15.

Carolina
is 3-1 over the last four games and 3-0 at Bank of America Stadium with
Wilks leading the charge. The Steelers won’t be rolling over by any
stretch, but these are the sort of games any postseason hopeful must win
in pursuit of reaching the knockout stage.

This one just feels different. There is a vibrancy and optimism within the fanbase
that completely disintegrated under Matt Rhule – momentum that can
hopefully steer the Panthers to yet another morale-boosting triumph when
it’s all said and done.

With that being said, here are three key Panthers’ storylines to monitor closely in Week 15 versus Pittsburgh.

Storyline No. 1

Carolina Panthers fan response

Steve
Wilks issued a rallying cry to fans for this one, asking for them to
turn out in numbers and provide an atmosphere that can spur on his
players. There will be an abundance of Pittsburgh Steelers fans in
attendance, but any help they can get from the stats will be welcome.

There
is a newfound sense of belief across the franchise thanks to Wilks. And
the least he deserves is an electric occasion and encouragement
considering how bleak things looked earlier in the campaign.