There are plenty of stats that reveal reasons for the Panthers’ struggles this year, but you can find some of the most stunning in this chart:
PANTHERS’ POINTS SCORED PER QUARTER, 2014
| Week | Opponent | 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | 4th Qtr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | DET | 0 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
| 3 | PIT | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | BAL | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | CHI | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | CIN | 7 | 3 | 14 | 10 |
| 7 | GB | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| 8 | SEA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | NO | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 10 | PHI | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 11 | ATL | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| TOTAL POINTS | 27 | 42 | 41 | 102 | |
| AVG/GAME (NFL RANK) | 2.5 (32nd) | 3.8 (28th) | 3.7 (23rd) | 9.3 (2nd) |
Paltry isn’t a strong enough word to describe the Panthers’ 1st-quarter average of 2.5 points, which ranks dead last in the NFL. They’ve scored just three touchdowns in the opening quarter, and they’ve been shutout six times.When you combine the first two quarters, the numbers don’t get much better. The Panthers have scored 69 points in the 1st half for an average of 6.3 per game. Only the winless Raiders (6.0) have a worse average.On the surface, the good news is the Panthers are turning it on in crunch time. But 41 of their 102 4th-quarter points have come in blowout losses to the Steelers (13), Packers (14) and Eagles (14). That leaves the Panthers with 51 4th-quarter points in closer games, which would still be their highest total of any quarter.The defense certainly isn’t innocent. After giving up just 110 points in the 1st half all of last season, they’ve already allowed 150 in the 1st half this year. But because the offense is scoring at such a low rate early, what the Panthers do late is often irrelevant.
BlackBlueReview where’s my air sickness bag…
BlackBlueReview where’s my air sickness bag…
BlackBlueReview Wonder how that compares to 2010 Juggernaut offense..
BlackBlueReview Wonder how that compares to 2010 Juggernaut offense..
BlackBlueReview So it turns out it’s not 100% Mike Shula’s fault? Okay, I’ll settle for blaming him for 58% of the Panthers’ issues.
BlackBlueReview So it turns out it’s not 100% Mike Shula’s fault? Okay, I’ll settle for blaming him for 58% of the Panthers’ issues.
BlackBlueReview I should not have read that while eating breakfast. *bleh*
BlackBlueReview I should not have read that while eating breakfast. *bleh*
VagusNC yeeeaaaahhhh
VagusNC yeeeaaaahhhh
bengoodfella he’s not surviving this
bengoodfella he’s not surviving this
DanCarpenter44 wondering same and should have those numbers soon.
DanCarpenter44 wondering same and should have those numbers soon.
DukeOfHoops yeah, sorry about that
DukeOfHoops yeah, sorry about that
BlackBlueReview I would take that as good news but last time Carolina ran off an offensive coordinator, they hired Jeff Davidson.
BlackBlueReview I would take that as good news but last time Carolina ran off an offensive coordinator, they hired Jeff Davidson.
BlackBlueReview At least we can fin…..nope. #Disgusting
BlackBlueReview At least we can fin…..nope. #Disgusting
bengoodfella what could go wrong?
bengoodfella what could go wrong?
BlackBlueReview super ugly.
BlackBlueReview super ugly.
BlackBlueReview bengoodfella Well, I doubt McDermott is gonna be a hot HC name this year.
BlackBlueReview bengoodfella Well, I doubt McDermott is gonna be a hot HC name this year.
JellyIntoAJam BlackBlueReview Probably not but not entirely his fault.Can’t blitz b/c secondary can’t hold up & can’t sack QB w/ 4 rushers
JellyIntoAJam BlackBlueReview Probably not but not entirely his fault.Can’t blitz b/c secondary can’t hold up & can’t sack QB w/ 4 rushers
BlackBlueReview nowhere near mad at the change, upset that they say speed is problem near the end of the season
BlackBlueReview nowhere near mad at the change, upset that they say speed is problem near the end of the season
BlackBlueReview I’m more upset since it came right after he criticised the play calling. Have an opinion in Carolina, get cut.
BlackBlueReview I’m more upset since it came right after he criticised the play calling. Have an opinion in Carolina, get cut.
BlackBlueReview I think it is why he was probably cut, but what was said as the reason… either way… the result is more time for others
BlackBlueReview I think it is why he was probably cut, but what was said as the reason… either way… the result is more time for others
BlackBlueReview More upset we promote former QB’s as WR’s for Cam, while Colts signed Josh Cribbs! Giving Cam no help pisses me off!
BlackBlueReview More upset we promote former QB’s as WR’s for Cam, while Colts signed Josh Cribbs! Giving Cam no help pisses me off!
BlackBlueReview you genuinely have to wonder if the Panthers regret letting TKUnoDos get away
BlackBlueReview you genuinely have to wonder if the Panthers regret letting TKUnoDos get away
BlackBlueReview i’d have been upset if Cotchery was cut, not Avant. The guy had Freddie Mitchell numbers.
BlackBlueReview i’d have been upset if Cotchery was cut, not Avant. The guy had Freddie Mitchell numbers.
BlackBlueReview Now, it’s time to replace Harper, too.
BlackBlueReview Now, it’s time to replace Harper, too.
BlackBlueReview you think Shula is out? Huge mistake separating him and Cam! Would they demote back to QB coach or some other position?
BlackBlueReview you think Shula is out? Huge mistake separating him and Cam! Would they demote back to QB coach or some other position?
BlackBlueReview well. A Jason Avant firing is not exactly the firing most of us were looking for…tbh.
BlackBlueReview well. A Jason Avant firing is not exactly the firing most of us were looking for…tbh.
danism28 BlackBlueReview this cut is so typical Panthers lmao
danism28 BlackBlueReview this cut is so typical Panthers lmao
95KeepPounding BlackBlueReview yup. Avant wasn’t playing well. But when you’re asking 80y/o Cotch to run fades, maybe its play calling..
95KeepPounding BlackBlueReview yup. Avant wasn’t playing well. But when you’re asking 80y/o Cotch to run fades, maybe its play calling..
BlackBlueReview do you believe it was just a football decision or did dissent play into it?
BlackBlueReview do you believe it was just a football decision or did dissent play into it?
RobGuy3 dude, I agree with you on most of this. But Cribbs is probably not the best example. Also a converted QB BlackBlueReview
RobGuy3 dude, I agree with you on most of this. But Cribbs is probably not the best example. Also a converted QB BlackBlueReview
BlackBlueReview He had 22 yards in the last five games and yet people are more willing to believe his comments got him released. Bizarre.
BlackBlueReview He had 22 yards in the last five games and yet people are more willing to believe his comments got him released. Bizarre.
deepfriedwhisky you’re too sensible to be on here today
deepfriedwhisky you’re too sensible to be on here today
BlackBlueReview loved the move get quicker/faster guys on field.
BlackBlueReview loved the move get quicker/faster guys on field.
deepfriedwhisky BlackBlueReview “more” meaning it probably still had SOMETHING to do with it or at least is worth a small belief.
deepfriedwhisky BlackBlueReview “more” meaning it probably still had SOMETHING to do with it or at least is worth a small belief.