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The Carolina Panthers ripped off their first win of the 2024 season on Sunday, thumping the Las Vegas Raiders in a shocking 36-22 victory. Their upset win, obviously, featured a number of standout performers and very few, if any disappointments.
Here are the studs and duds from a triumphant Week 3:
Stud: QB Andy Dalton
Dalton turned in a clean and productive performance in his first start replacing Bryce Young. He completed 26 of his 37 passes for 319 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
The 36-year-old became the first quarterback in the NFL this season to throw for at least 300 yards and three scores in a game.
Stud: RB Chuba Hubbard
Hubbard was the featured weapon on offense, as he tallied 169 yards from scrimmage. He rushed for 114 yards on 21 carries and added another 55 yards and a touchdown through the air.
Dud: RB Miles Sanders
Although he recorded his first touchdown of the campaign, Sanders couldn’t find the same openings Hubbard did. He ran for 17 yards on seven attempts, good enough for an average of 2.4 yards per tote.
Stud: WR Diontae Johnson
After totaling just 34 receiving yards in his first two games, Johnson reeled in a career-high 122 yards on Sunday. He also reached the end zone for the first time in 2024.
Dud: WR Jonathan Mingo
Head coach Dave Canales tried to create some opportunities for Mingo, but he didn’t capitalize. The second-year wideout picked up 18 yards on his three catches and two yards on a rushing attempt.
Stud: CB Mike Jackson
Jackson continues to be quite the revelation for the defense. He notched team-highs with nine tackles (all solo), an interception and three passes defensed.
