10-04-2023, 03:55 AM -
Normally I start a thread based on post-game observations and thoughts. I think I'll just skip it this week and just post a little ditty here. You know, to throw a little gas on our meltdown fire....
There were a few good noteworthy things to mention. Not many, but a few. Adam Thielen continues to prove how dedicated he is.... and how effective he can be. Sam Franklin is not only the best (or one of the best..) ST players in the league, but he can also play a little Defense.!! Jeremy Chinn really does play better close to the LOS. Chuba Hubbard is playing a LOT better than Sanders. Bryce Young can string together a lot of completions as long as they are short, behind the LOS, and basically uncontested. Eddie Pineiro continues to be almost automatic while kicking.
The Panthers held onto the ball and WON Time-Of- Possession. (Panthers 38:29; Vikings 21:31). The Panthers WON total Plays (68--44). The Panthers WON Net Yds Passing (149--130). Panthers WON the turnover battle (3-1). Defense scored again (Panthers ONLY TD..). Panthers WON 1st Downs; 3rd down Conversions; and 4th down Conversions.
Now for the not-so-good stuff... . Panthers Offense scored twice for a total of six (6) points. Panthers LOST Rushing Yds; Panthers LOST Total Yds; Panthers LOST Yds Per Attempt; Panthers LOST TDs; Panthers LOST Red Zone Eff: And of course... Panthers LOST the game. Run Defense was NOT good. Pass Defense was not terrible but couldn't stop the Vikings from scoring especially in the Red Zone.
So, overall, the Panthers looked GOOD in all of the normal metrics used to evaluate.... Like TOP, Offensive Plays, 1st Downs, 3rd Down Conv., Turnovers..... You get the idea. But at least in this case, all of those "normal metrics" don't tell the story. The Vikings did enough to win scoring 3 TDs while the Panthers Offense scored 2 FGs.
OVERALL... The Panthers played down to their competition. #1 Important Observation: Panthers Offensive play-calling was terrible. Just TERRIBLE.
There were a few good noteworthy things to mention. Not many, but a few. Adam Thielen continues to prove how dedicated he is.... and how effective he can be. Sam Franklin is not only the best (or one of the best..) ST players in the league, but he can also play a little Defense.!! Jeremy Chinn really does play better close to the LOS. Chuba Hubbard is playing a LOT better than Sanders. Bryce Young can string together a lot of completions as long as they are short, behind the LOS, and basically uncontested. Eddie Pineiro continues to be almost automatic while kicking.
The Panthers held onto the ball and WON Time-Of- Possession. (Panthers 38:29; Vikings 21:31). The Panthers WON total Plays (68--44). The Panthers WON Net Yds Passing (149--130). Panthers WON the turnover battle (3-1). Defense scored again (Panthers ONLY TD..). Panthers WON 1st Downs; 3rd down Conversions; and 4th down Conversions.
Now for the not-so-good stuff... . Panthers Offense scored twice for a total of six (6) points. Panthers LOST Rushing Yds; Panthers LOST Total Yds; Panthers LOST Yds Per Attempt; Panthers LOST TDs; Panthers LOST Red Zone Eff: And of course... Panthers LOST the game. Run Defense was NOT good. Pass Defense was not terrible but couldn't stop the Vikings from scoring especially in the Red Zone.
So, overall, the Panthers looked GOOD in all of the normal metrics used to evaluate.... Like TOP, Offensive Plays, 1st Downs, 3rd Down Conv., Turnovers..... You get the idea. But at least in this case, all of those "normal metrics" don't tell the story. The Vikings did enough to win scoring 3 TDs while the Panthers Offense scored 2 FGs.
OVERALL... The Panthers played down to their competition. #1 Important Observation: Panthers Offensive play-calling was terrible. Just TERRIBLE.
This post was last modified: 10-04-2023, 03:58 AM by Hobbit99.
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