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Ron Meeks thinks he's got the Carolina Panthers playing defense like he wants them to.

If you're looking for some historical context regarding the Big Blue's final game in Giants Stadium, consider this: In the 283 times they took the field here between 1976 and Sunday, never have they come up with a worse effort considering everything at stake.

The unpredictable Carolina Panthers crashed the Giants Stadium going-away party Sunday, scoring their second consecutive blowout win over a favored opponent behind Jonathan Stewart's record-setting rushing performance.

John Kasay's 38-yard field goal with 46 seconds remaining were the only points in the quarter.

They knew it was impressive when they went to bed early Monday morning. When the Carolina Panthers reconvened later in the day to watch the film of their 26-7 win over Minnesota, they realized how borderline dominant Julius Peppers' performance was.

Linebacker James Anderson believed if he got the chance to play regularly, it would be worth the wait - for him and the Carolina Panthers.

DECEMBER 20: James Anderson #50 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a reception by Chester Taylor #29 of the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium on December 20, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As well as Matt Moore and Steve Smith played, as dominant as Julius Peppers was, there might not have been two Panthers who had better nights than Jonathan Stewart and Geoff Schwartz .

Carolina had a 7-point lead and a nice drive going in Patriots' territory before Matt Moore's third-and-3 pass to Brad Hoover was low, creating fourth-and-3 from the New England 35.

SB Nation Carolina Panthers site Cat Scratch Reader had the chance to sit down with linebacker James Anderson and get his input on everything from the Panthers upcoming games to what Anderson's statistical goals for the year are.

Players are used to having their names on the backs of their jerseys. For the Carolina Panthers, nametags on the front would be more helpful.

If the 2009-10 season unfolds like Harold Spears and the rest of the Pennington boys basketball team envision it will, chances are therea s going to be more than a handful of afternoons and evenings like yesterday.

Rookie Sherrod Martin will start today at free safetyahead of Charles Godfrey, who's back after missing four games with a sprained ankle.

Here are five things to watch this Sunday when the Panthers visit the Jets. 1. Can the Panthers keep up with Jones? Thomas Jones leads New York's second-ranked rushing attack, which is averaging 163.5 yards per game and 4.7 yards per carry.

It's a new week, so it only makes sense that Panthers middle linebacker Jon Beason is getting used to new faces on either side of him.

NOVEMBER 22: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets throws before a game with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Just two games after taking over for injured Thomas Davis as a starting outside linebacker, Landon Johnson has joined Davis on the injured reserve list and is out for the season.

Carolina Panthers' Jordan Gross leaves the field after breaking his leg against Atlanta, for the first major injury of his pro career.

The first time through, Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan had his way with the Carolina Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday that linebacker Thomas Davis suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.