CHARLOTTE — Everyone enjoyed their bye week.

But by Monday, they were also ready to get back to work, for the obvious reasons.

Waking up tied for first in the division with Tampa Bay at 7-6 (thanks to Sunday's New Orleans win over the Bucs) got all their attention immediately, but having a bonus day for a short practice on Monday allowed them to shift back into gear.

"The work brings us back," Canales said. "It was a really excited group to be back out there, with the great opponent coming up this week, and knowing especially how tough the Saints played us last time, the guys are really excited about the opportunity.

"We have to get back to football, and I hope that the group understands at this point in the season, every week is a championship opportunity. It truly is, and we have eve

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