The Panthers came in with one purpose, shut Isiah Crowell down and shut him down they did. Crowell only managed 38 yards for 2 ypc both his lowest of the season. Panthers decided to start their savvy veterans over their young guns as they were far better run defenders and deployed a 3-4 defense that they have used in situations but not extensively like today's game.

Still the Bears gave us fits on defense and with great play calling. Tyrod Taylor played well and kept them in the game until Tevin Coleman ripped off a long 43 yd touchdown run that would put us up for good.

Hats off to Lynch he played a great game and had an phenomenal season.