Panthers ready for rare role as favorite vs. Cowboys

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The Carolina Panthers have been down for so long that playing the underdog card is a possibility most of the time.

That makes the Dallas Cowboys' visit to Charlotte for a Sunday afternoon game a rarity: The Panthers are listed as the favorite by oddsmakers for the first time since December 2022.That's about as surprising for the Panthers (3-10) as it is unique.

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