CHARLOTTE, NC — It's been quite a ride for the Dallas Cowboys to this point in the season, a roller coaster that includes a tie in overtime with the Green Bay Packers and an MVP-caliber stretch from All-Pro quarterback Dak Prescott, but struggles defensively have helped fuel a 2-2-1 start as they prepared to take on the Carolina Panthers.

The contest matched the third between the two in as many seasons and all at Bank of America Stadium, so there was a very obvious familiarity in the air, making it feel more like an NFC East battle than simply an NFC one. And with the Panthers coming off a victory that saw former Cowboys' running back Rico Dowdle rush for a career-high 206 rushing yards, and telling Dallas to "buckle up" — the stage was set for Sunday — three-time Pro Bowl defensive line

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