Panthers’ run defense springs a leak again against Tampa Bay with Packers up next on Thursday night
The Carolina Panthers' run defense faltered once again against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading to the team's next opponent being the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. On Sunday, the Bucs exploited the Panthers' defensive woes, running for 258 yards and three touchdowns, ultimately securing a 43-13 victory. This loss marks the Panthers' third consecutive week of below-average run defense, allowing an average of 153.2 yards per game.
The loss also came amid a disappointing performance from quarterback Bryce Young, who was sacked five times and struggled with accuracy, finishing with 163 passing yards and two interceptions. Despite these setbacks, the Panthers still face the formidable Green Bay Packers, who rank among the worst run defenses in the league. However, the Packers' running game may have been tempered by the addition of star rusher Josh Jacobs, who showed promise in his first game back from injury.
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