CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β The Panthers have their running game operating in high gear.
Carolina ran for 204 yards in Sunday night’s 27-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, marking the 17th straight game they’ve eclipsed 100 yards rushing β the second-longest active streak in the NFL behind the Seattle Seahawks with 18.
The Panthers (6-0), who rank first in the NFL in rushing, will look to carry that momentum into next Monday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. The struggling Colts surrendered 183 yards rushing and three touchdowns on the ground in a 27-23 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Cam Newton only ran four times against the Eagles, which suits coach Ron Rivera just fine.
Rivera says the less wear and tear on his quarterback’s body the better.
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