While you wonder where James Anderson and Geoff Schwartz came from and why the Panthers did not play them sooner, here are this week’s news, John Fox’s comments and Bleacher Views:

News: Defensive end Julius Peppers, often hampered by injuries, was active throughout Sunday’s 26-7 upset victory over the Vikings.

Fox’s Comment: “We played pretty good swarming defense, and that starts up front. He had a little setback with his hand (in November), but in a big spot, he had a big game.”

Bleacher View: When you make $1 million a game, it should not be news that you put in a full day’s work.

News: In his first NFL start, RT Geoff Schwartz, an ‘08 practice squad alumnus, performed admirably against arguably the league’s top defensive front.

Fox’s Comment: “I thought he showed up and did a good job.”

Bleacher View: Gee, thanks boss.

News: In his best career outing, QB Matt Moore completed 21 of 33 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns, but still the coach’s focus is on Jake Delhomme. Any updates?

Fox’s Comment: “Nope.”

Bleacher View: Should Delhomme, even if healthy, take another snap this season: Nope.

News: First Thomas Davis was injured, then Landon Johnson. In their place at linebacker stepped James Anderson, who was credited with a team-high 11 tackles.

Fox’s Comment: “When you do what those guys do, who I have the utmost respect for, that’s all you can ask for is an opportunity. I think (Anderson) has made the most of it.”

Bleacher View: Inspiring Underdog Story, part I.

News: Dante Wesley is seeing action as a hybrid DB/LB and made a key third-down stop.

Fox’s Comment: “He’s a high football character guy. ... He’s gravitated to it and performed it pretty well. He made a nice play on their tight end downfield.”

Bleacher View: The Panthers’ 2002 pick, in Fox’s first season, bounced around the league as a special teams performer. Inspiring Underdog Story, part II.

News: PK John Kasay did not get a chance to kick a 52-yarder at the end of the first half. Is the veteran losing distance?

Fox’s Comment: “No. He’s got the leg that he had a few years ago. (On his game-by-game range) We actually research this, actually practice it. We just don’t make up stuff. Each game is different. The conditions are different. They are based on wind, based on the surface, based on what direction you’re going, and those things change. Whether it was a week ago, five weeks ago, it all varies. But that was the decision we made and that’s what we went with.”

Bleacher View: Textbook example of coach-speak. Eighty-one words strung together to mean absolutely nothing.

-- JEFF HAWKINS