12-13-2022, 01:38 PM -
Okay.... some thoughts after the Week 14 game against the Seahawks. In general, I thought the Panthers played a good game. Like any game, there were some rough spots, but there were some really solid plays and series as well. The offensive play calls were solid with a couple of exceptions, IF your intent was to play a bruising, smash-mouth type of game. By the fourth quarter, both teams were hoping for a quick end to the game....but mostly the 'Hawks. The Panthers controlled the LOS, both Offense and Defense. Two of the modern-day predictors for a winning combination in professional football are: RUN the ball... AND ... STOP the run. The Panthers did both of those things, and did them extremely well.
In addition, the Panthers won the First Down battle 24-16 including 14 Rushing; Total Offensive Plays 72-53; Yards Rushing 223-46; Total Yards 328-287 (Net Yds); Turnovers 0-2; and Time Of Possession 39:16 - 20:44. The Seahawks won Passing Yards 264-120 (Gross Yards..); and K.O. Return Yards 104-24. The Panthers had no INTs and no Fumbles lost. The 'Hawks had two INTs. The Panthers had six penalties versus three for Seattle.
So, the Panthers RAN the ball; STOPPED the run; WON Turnover battle; and WON Time of Possession. Still, the game ended up close on the scoreboard.
The Panthers and Darnold played an excellent ball-control game. There were some interesting things happening too. Chuba Hubbard CAN run the ball. Foreman has power. Rookie, Blackshear, is starting to perform on offense as well as ST. Sam Darnold is mobile, and has some speed, and COULD be a bigger part of the Offense. Darnold SHOULD HAVE pulled the ball and run it on a couple of RPOs. The goal line theatrics was just too cute by about half. One or two different plays could have made a BIG difference in the final score.
Both teams scored three TDs. The Panthers relied on smash-mouth power and defense. The power game plus two INTs sealed the deal. In retrospect, I would like to see a more balanced offensive game plan. Also, our ST seemed a little out of sorts. We allowed three KO Returns for 104 yards, all from the same guy. REALLY..??? It's OK when WE do something like that, but we can't let the OPFOR do it to us.!!
So, WHO excelled..?? GAME BALLS go to the front end. One to the O-Line and one to the D-Line. EXCELLENT play. Masterful really.
In addition, the Panthers won the First Down battle 24-16 including 14 Rushing; Total Offensive Plays 72-53; Yards Rushing 223-46; Total Yards 328-287 (Net Yds); Turnovers 0-2; and Time Of Possession 39:16 - 20:44. The Seahawks won Passing Yards 264-120 (Gross Yards..); and K.O. Return Yards 104-24. The Panthers had no INTs and no Fumbles lost. The 'Hawks had two INTs. The Panthers had six penalties versus three for Seattle.
So, the Panthers RAN the ball; STOPPED the run; WON Turnover battle; and WON Time of Possession. Still, the game ended up close on the scoreboard.
The Panthers and Darnold played an excellent ball-control game. There were some interesting things happening too. Chuba Hubbard CAN run the ball. Foreman has power. Rookie, Blackshear, is starting to perform on offense as well as ST. Sam Darnold is mobile, and has some speed, and COULD be a bigger part of the Offense. Darnold SHOULD HAVE pulled the ball and run it on a couple of RPOs. The goal line theatrics was just too cute by about half. One or two different plays could have made a BIG difference in the final score.
Both teams scored three TDs. The Panthers relied on smash-mouth power and defense. The power game plus two INTs sealed the deal. In retrospect, I would like to see a more balanced offensive game plan. Also, our ST seemed a little out of sorts. We allowed three KO Returns for 104 yards, all from the same guy. REALLY..??? It's OK when WE do something like that, but we can't let the OPFOR do it to us.!!
So, WHO excelled..?? GAME BALLS go to the front end. One to the O-Line and one to the D-Line. EXCELLENT play. Masterful really.
This post was last modified: 12-13-2022, 01:39 PM by Hobbit99.