Black and Blue Review
Stats and Superlatives
- Finished a game in a tie for the first time in franchise history.
- Have given up the two longest run in their 20-year history over the last four weeks. Le’Veon Bell’s 81-yard carry in Week 3 and Giovani Bernard’s 89-yard score on Sunday are the two longest runs in the NFL this season.
- Didn’t allow a sack against quarterback Cam Newton for just the fifth time in his three-year career.
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SNAP COUNT ANALYSIS
- Trai Turner was in for every offensive play for the second straight game. Fernando Velasco may have planned to spell Turner, but Velasco had to replace Amini Silatolu after he strained his calf on the first series.
- Greg Olsen, who rested his sore ankle for two days during the week, played every snap, even though it appeared he tweaked the ankle at least twice. Vontaze Burfict didn’t help, either.
- Fozzy Whittaker saw his first offensive snaps of the season, but his sore quad limited him to 27.
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THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN
Head coach Ron Rivera’s first controversial in-game decision this season came late in overtime. With the Panthers facing a 4th-and-1 from the Bengals 18-yard-line, Rivera sent Gano out to kick the tying field goal. The call was not Riverboat Ron-ish, but it may have been the smart thing to do against a good team on the road.
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PANTHERS POLLS
QUOTES TO NOTE
Q: Will you give (your team) a day off tomorrow?
A: “No, it’s not a victory Monday.”
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GAME STORY
CINCINNATI (AP) — An hour had passed since Mike Nugent’s kick sailed wide right, and Cam Newton still had trouble finding the right words to describe the finish.
Unsatisfying? Confusing?
Try perfectly fitting.
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GameWeek TIMELINE
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06OCT
First-Place Panthers Face Brutal Five-Game Stretch
A rough upcoming schedule pits the Panthers against five teams that made the postseason last year. Read more
07OCT
On the No-Huddle and Charles Johnson
The Panthers ran their no-huddle offense against the Steelers and Ravens, but the clamor for more of that offense wasn't nearly as loud as it was after Sunday. Read more
07OCT
Cincinnati St. Xavier Coach on Luke Kuechly's Success:
The last time the Panthers played in Cincinnati, Luke Kuechly was just a sophomore at St. Xavier High School. Read more
08OCT
BBR Podcast Episode 10: Bengals.com Editor Geoff Hobson
Ahead of Sunday’s Week 6 matchup, Bengals.com editor Geoff Hobson joined the BBR Podcast. Read more
08OCT
Panthers Running Low on Cornerbacks
After dealing with a number of issues at running back and defensive end the last few weeks, the Panthers are now running out of cornerbacks. Read more
08OCT
10 Panthers Held Out of Wednesday's Practice
Jonathan Stewart said he expects to play Sunday, but he admitted he thought the same thing last week. Read more
08OCT
Will the Panthers Win in Cincinnati? Take a Guess
The NFL has long been the hardest American sport to predict. But picking out the top teams this season is a tougher challenge than usual. Read more
08OCT
Panthers to Face Bengals With Banged-Up Backfield
It appears the Panthers will head into another game with a patchwork backfield. Read more
08OCT
Marvin Lewis and Giovani Bernard Conference Calls
"I’ve known Luke since he and my son played summer lacrosse together for a long time." - Marvin Lewis Read more
09OCT
Injury Report Looks Much Better on Thursday
“We’re optimistically, cautiously excited." -- Carolina head coach Ron Rivera, on running back Jonathan Stewart. Read more
09OCT
Luke Kuechly's Homecoming
Sunday is the first time Luke Kuechly will play in Cincinnati since he was a tight end and free safety at St. Xavier High School. Read more
10OCT
Jonathan Stewart Questionable for Bengals
According to Ron Rivera, Jonathan Stewart had “by far his best day in the last couple weeks” during Friday's walk-through. Read more