The Carolina Panthers failed to pack a punch once again.
Here’s everything we know from the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers . . .
Final score: Chargers 26, Panthers, 3
Keys to the game
- Once again, the opposing offense ran the breaks off the Carolina defense. Led by running back J.K. Dobbins (131 yards), Los Angeles hit the ground for a total of 219 rushing yards.
- Panthers quarterback Bryce Young struggled again, leading to a weak passing offense. Young completed 18 of his 26 throws for just 84 yards (3.2 yards per attempt) and an interception.
- Carolina converted on only one of their 12 third-down tries and one of their three fourth-down looks.
It was over when . . .
Young’s interception came at the 3:30 mark of the second quarter, giving the Chargers a nice little chunk of time to extend their 13-0. But they didn’t need much of that little chunk.
On the third play of the possession, Dobbins rumbled for a 43-yard touchdown—helping give Los Angeles a 20-0 edge with just over two minutes remaining in the first half.
Players of the game
- RB Chuba Hubbard: 10 carries, 64 yards, four catches, 12 receiving yards
- ILB Shaq Thompson: 14 tackles
- ILB Josey Jewell: 11 tackles, fumble recovery
What’s next?
The Panthers (0-2) will travel to “Sin City” for a Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
