Thanksgiving 2013: What NFL fans should be thankful for

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Carolina Panthers

Nov 24, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) drops back to pass as Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon (50) rushes in the second half of a game at Sun Life Stadium. The Panthers won 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) drops back to pass as Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon (50) rushes in the second half of a game at Sun Life Stadium. The Panthers won 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports /

Relevancy = Panthers fans must be grateful for their team being in playoff relevancy in November.

Cam Newton’s improvement = Newton has matured as a quarterback and a football professional in his third season. His improvements have led to the team’s current 7-game win streak.

Officials picking up flags = The NFL rules regarding DPI, holding, roughing the passer, etc. are confusing and not at all applied consistently. Be thankful when your team is on the positive end of such inconsistency.