Here we go Panther fans, we've got the Redskins in town and we want to notch a win. There's a number of things that need to change though for that to happen.

First our rookie phenom QB Cam Newton has got to protect the ball. We can't afford the costly INTs of the past two games.

Second our defensive line has got to hold the point of attack. We need out linebackers to stretch the play out to the sideline and prevent the RB from getting the edge.

Third is we've got to distribute the ball around throughout the game. We can't get one dimensional just because one phase of our offense doesn't work early on. The 'skins have a good secondary so the passing may be tough early.

With that...this is now a Pre-Game and 1st Half Open Thread!

Update for Today's Inactives:

Panthers: QB Jimmy Clausen, RB Mike Goodson, FB Richie Brockel, T Lee Ziemba, DT Frank Kearse, LB Omar Gaither, S Jordan Pugh

Redskins: WR Donte Stallworth, S OJ Atogwe, DB Brian Westbrook, TE Chris Cooley, LB Marckus White, DE Darrion Scott,