Even in a losing effort from a back-and-forth affair with the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers defense flashed some impressive and promising signs on Sunday.
Yes, allowing 37 points is not a great sign for a unit. But the context of the game is important—and minor mistakes allowed the Falcons to hit the occasional (and often timely) big play. This should not, though, overshadow what the defense has been able to accomplish as a squad, even when not fully healthy.
