This past Sunday marked the first loss for the Carolina Panthers under the watch of quarterback Sam Darnold in 2022. But given his solid play at times, it’s difficult to pin the result solely on him.
The story of the 24-16 defeat was the dominance in the trenches. Whether it was through their running game, one that produced 156 yards and three touchdowns, or against Carolina’s—the Pittsburgh Steelers put the Panthers on hold nearly all afternoon.
