FalconsCarolina Panthers: the NFC South after Week 7
The Panthers lost 43-13 to Tampa Bay at home on October 25 and fell to 3-3. Bryce Young threw two interceptions and was sacked five times, one sack-strip fumble was returned for a Tampa Bay touchdown, and Kenny Pickett replaced him in the fourth quarter.
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How they play
Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik calls plays in a motion-heavy, rhythm-based passing game built around Young. Against Tampa Bay that rhythm broke down, with turnovers in every phase and pressure on Young all afternoon.
Strengths
- Division lead, as Carolina still sits atop the NFC South at 3-3
- A ready replacement at right tackle in rookie Monroe Freeling
- Quarterback depth, with Kenny Pickett available behind Young
Weaknesses
- Pass protection, with Young sacked five times by Tampa Bay
- Turnovers, with two interceptions, a lost fumble and a muffed punt
- Right tackle depth after Taylor Moton went to injured reserve
Key players
Went 14 of 27 for 163 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against Tampa Bay.
The rookie replaces Moton at right tackle.
Went to injured reserve after leaving the Tampa Bay game on a cart.
Replaced Young in the fourth quarter.
Panthers injury report
Injury watch
As of October 25, right tackle Taylor Moton left the loss to Tampa Bay on a cart with an ankle and fibula injury, and Panthers.com reports he was placed on injured reserve with Nick Hampton signed to the active roster. Head coach Dave Canales said Moton is "out for a while."
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Dillon | RB | Out | Coach's Decision | Oct 29 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | Out | Hand | Oct 29 |
| Damien Lewis | G | Out | Knee | Oct 29 |
| Haynes King | QB | Out | Coach's Decision | Oct 29 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Out | Coach's Decision | Oct 29 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LB | Out | Hamstring | Oct 28 |
| Torricelli Simpkins III | G | Out | Ankle | Oct 29 |
| Corey Bullock | C | Questionable | Quadriceps | Oct 30 |
| Will Lee III | CB | Questionable | Hamstring | Oct 30 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | Injured Reserve | Triceps | Oct 30 |
| Taylor Moton | OT | Injured Reserve | Lower Leg | Oct 26 |
| Thomas Incoom | LB | Injured Reserve | Calf | Oct 24 |
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The Bucs angle
Carolina is 3-3, ahead of 2-5 Tampa Bay, after the Bucs won 43-13 at Bank of America Stadium on October 25. The second meeting is Week 12 at Raymond James Stadium on Monday Night Football, November 30.