In 2002, Fox helped transform the Panthers defense from the second worst to the second best, and the team improved six games to finish the season 7-9.

The Panthers defense allowed five 100-yard rushers during the regular season, but it has improved throughout.

Comments: The Panthers defense demolished the Falcons last week, coming up with seven sacks and making it hard for Atlanta to get its offense in gear.

Against a Panthers defense with such strength up front, Weis actually has several options to try to weaken Carolina's defenders by spreading them out.

The Panthers defense could not prevent the Patriots from gaining the first down, as Brady completed a 17-yard pass to Branch.

In 2002, the Panthers defense ranked among the nation's top 25 in an impressive seven different categories.

Manning was 9 of 15 for 117 yards, leading the Giants to two first-half field goals against a talented Panthers defense.

McGahee rushed for 159 yards against a Panthers defense that predicted it would shut down Miami's running game.

Manning will be calling signals against a Panthers defense that could be the best in the league.

Detmer took over, but he did not fare much better against a fired-up Panthers defense.