The Carolina Panthers haven't been in this position much in recent years -- coming off a dominant winning performance.

So they'll face the New England Patriots with a new-found energy and enthusiasm on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.

"There's a level of confidence to show the guys the work works," Carolina coach Dave Canales said. "This is a really focused group. We have to have the same type of focus."

The Patriots (1-2) are still trying to figure out where their strengths will be after a frustrating 21-14 home setback to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"When it's there, you kind of know it," New England coach Mike Vrabel said. "I don't want us to forget about the positives and all the good things that have happened."

The Panthers (1-2) saw many good elements while whipping visiting Atlanta 30-

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