As a coach heavily influenced by his time under Pete Carroll, Canales has always valued the power of a strong running game. His vision came to fruition as the Panthers ran the ball to close out the game. It’s what Canales called “Panthers football at its finest.”

Believe it or not, veteran quarterback Andy Dalton became the first quarterback this season to go over 300 yards passing while tossing for three touchdowns in the same game. Who had that on their bingo card?

There's no doubt that Dave Canales' first win as head coach of the Carolina Panthers would be a special one. But Sunday's triumph meant even more considering everything that went into it. Canales chatted with reporters this afternoon to put a bow on Week 3's