CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales preached to his players this past week about not allowing things to spiral out of control following a 29-point road loss to New England.

They apparently listened.

Bryce Young threw a go-ahead, 4-yard touchdown pass to backup tight end Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining, Rico Dowdle ran for 206 yards and a score, and Carolina overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 on Sunday.

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The Panthers (2-3) remained unbeaten at home and equaled a franchise record with their 17-point comeback. Carolina improved to 4-117 (including playoffs) when trailing by 17 or more.

"I think it was a great message that carried over," Young said. "Obviously not the start that we want, but for us to be able to

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