What happened: A corgi broke from a halftime dog race at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday and evaded roughly half a dozen security guards. The dog, wearing a Carolina blue sweater, zigzagged across the field and appeared headed for the end zone before handlers corralled him near the 40-yard line. The race had a dozen entrants, including Winnie, Quinn, Sausage, Daisy, Colorado and Ollie.

Why it matters: The moment reached NFL Red Zone and Denver win over Carolina a lighter side note. The Panthers fell to 3-5, their third straight loss.

What to watch: Carolina hosts its next game at 3-5 after losing three straight; Denver moves to 7-2 on a five-game winning streak.