The Saints edge the Panthers in game 1 of Week 2's Monday Night Football doubleheader. Follow along with The Athletic for the latest news, reaction and analysis.
Panthers’ offense stuck in neutral
It was another dink-and-dunk slog for the Panthers’ offense, which settled for three Eddy Pineiro field goals before putting together a 75-yard touchdown drive with the Saints in a prevent defense in the final few minutes. Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall pick, completed 22-of-33 passes for 153 yards, with a passer rating of 87.1.
The Panthers completed their first downfield throw of the season when Young found rookie Jonathan Mingo for 22 yards with 1:21 remaining. Young’s other highlight was a 26-yard scramble in the fourth quarter, the Panthers’ longest play of the season. The final drive was encouraging but the Saints’ scheme certainly helped.The Panthers lost one of their emotional leaders on defense when linebacker Shaq Thompson left with an ankle injury at the end of the first quarter and did not return.
The Panthers also could bring up veteran linebacker Deion Jones from the practice squad if Thompson is out for a significant length of time. The defense is already missing cornerback Jaycee Horn, who was placed on IR after undergoing a hamstring procedure.
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