Panthers earn decent grade in Week 9 despite crushing loss to Broncos
CBS Sports credited the Panthers for sticking to the Broncos in Week 9, even despite the loss.
The Carolina Panthers secured a respectable B- grade from CBS Sports despite a heartbreaking 26-21 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. While the Panthers have faced several chances to take control of the game, penalties, defensive mistakes, bad luck, and questionable officiating ultimately hindered their progress. The offensive unit performed well, with Chuba Hubbard averaging nearly 5 yards per carry and five different players catching at least four passes.
However, the team struggled with critical errors such as a fourth-quarter fumble by Bryce Young, a bizarre interception, and a missed field goal. These mistakes seemed to be the Panthers' undoing, particularly when facing a formidable Denver Broncos team. Young displayed strong performance against a tough defense, completing 28 of his 39 throws for 276 yards, three scores, and a pick.
Moving forward, Carolina must consider themselves desperate and hungry as they face three highly-winnable matchups in the coming weeks. Winning against the New Orleans Saints, a Lamar Jackson-less Baltimore Ravens team, and getting revenge on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would propel them to a .500 record heading into December.
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