
Some heads-up thinking from Tershawn Wharton prevented the Panthers from taking a costly penalty on the opening drive of Monday’s game against the 49ers.
With San Francisco marching down field, Carolina tried to make some subs, but ended up with an extra man on the field. Wharton noticed the Panthers had 12 defenders, and took it upon himself to correct the mistake. Before Purdy could snap the ball and get a free play for the Niners, Wharton bolted for the sideline and dove off the field of play.