Black and Blue Review
DEFENSE SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS
There was no way for the Panthers to make the film from their 38-17 loss in Green Bay look any better than it was. But the tape apparently revealed something that may be a bigger concern than poor execution.
“We’re not competing hard enough,” linebacker Thomas Davis claimed.
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SNAP COUNT ANALYSIS
- The three offensive lineman who played the most were: a converted defensive tackle (Nate Chandler), a player who ruptured his Achilles less than a year ago (Fernando Velasco), and an undrafted rookie (Andrew Norwell). Plus, a guy who was playing at the University of Montreal last season saw his most snaps yet (David Foucault).
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STATS AND SUPERLATIVES
The Panthers:
- Have given up 195 points through seven games. They gave up a total of 241 points in 2013.
- Have allowed a 76.5 percent completion rate to the last five quarterbacks they’ve played (Ben Roethlisberger, Joe Flacco, Jay Cutler, Andy Dalton, Aaron Rodgers). The combined stats of those quarterbacks against the Panthers: 124-of-162 for 1,390 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Have already given up as many first-quarter points (31) as they did all of last season.
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Panthers on Luke Kuechly’s Ejection
“I didn’t know who was grabbing me. I was trying to get out of there, and you’ve just got to stay calm in those situations and walk away.”
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QUOTES TO NOTE
“When the score gets like that in the beginning, and we get off to a tough start, it just becomes hard. We tried to claw ourselves back in it before half, but we sputtered and settled for a field goal. If there was a mistake to be made that couldn’t be made, we made it.” — Panthers tight end Greg Olsen
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RATE THE POSITION GROUPS
If there was a zero star option, that’s what’s deserved here. Yes, Aaron Rodgers is probably the hottest quarterback in the league, but the Panthers offered zero resistance. Rodgers was an easy 19-of-22 for 255 yards with three touchdowns.
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GAME STORY
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Quarterback Cam Newton had nowhere to run. Linebacker Luke Kuechly left the field swinging.
A frustrating first half for the Carolina Panthers snowballed into a 38-17 loss Sunday to the Green Bay Packers.
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GameWeek TIMELINE
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After Week 6 Last Year Vs. After Week 6 This Year
The Panthers returned to the postseason last year behind their 2nd-ranked defense. But that unit has been picked apart the last month. Read more
Greg Olsen on Vontaze Burfict:
"Guys like that don't learn from that stuff. He's been fined a hundred times for head hunting." - Greg Olsen on Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict Read more
Nuggets on the Tie, Greg Hardy and Injuries
A day after the first tie in the Panthers' 20-year history, Ron Rivera admitted he wasn’t sure how to feel. Read more
Lester Promoted to Active Roster, Scott Added to Practice Squad
When the Panthers cut down to 53 players, two surprises were safety Robert Lester and guard Chris Scott. Read more
5 Things They're Saying
“If the Packers’ defense couldn’t stop Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill on read-option plays last Sunday, imagine what Cam Newton might do this week.” Read more
Benjamin's Week 7 Status in Doubt
Kelvin Benjamin sat out Wednesday's practice with a concussion he apparently suffered early in the second quarter of Sunday's tie. Read more
10 Panthers Miss Wednesday's Practice
Kelvin Benjamin and Amini Silatolu didn't practice, but Jonathan Stewart did. Read more
Quotes to Note: Julius Peppers Conference Call
“After the first game I came back and played against the Panthers, I was over it then. I’ve grown a lot since I left Charlotte." Read more
Six-Pack, ft. the Burfict Effect and a Couple New Receivers
Many fans are still furious about the aggressive and sometimes over-the-line play of Vontaze Burfict, but the Panthers are moving on. Read more
After Near Reunion, Panthers Again Face Julius Peppers
After they thought about signing Julius Peppers this offseason, the Panthers again have to play the best defensive player they've ever had. Read more
Kelvin Benjamin Advancing in NFL's Concussion Protocol
Kelvin Benjamin has passed at least the first stage of the NFL’s concussion protocol, and the Panthers are still hoping he can play Sunday against the Packers. Read more
BBR Podcast Episode 11
Ahead of Sunday's Week 7 matchup in Green Bay, ESPN Wisconsin Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined the BBR Podcast Read more
30 Questions With the Panthers' Specialists
Graham Gano, Brad Nortman and J.J. Jansen are in their 3rd season together, but it seems like they've been around each other a lot longer. Read more
Cam Newton's Ground Game in Weeks 2-5 Vs. Week 6
As he continues to heal,Cam Newton will likely improve as a runner. But he's having his best season ever as a passer as well. Read more
Kelvin Benjamin Practices, Questionable for Week 7
Kelvin Benjamin is inching closer to being cleared to play vs. the Packers. Read more
Panthers Vs. Packers Injury Notes from Friday
WR Kelvin Benjamin (concussion): Momentum moving toward him playing, but it’s more likely he’ll be held out. Read more