In their second NFL preseason game, the Carolina Panthers had a lot to prove against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Friday.
The Panthers suffered a 27-0 defeat to the visiting New York Jets last Saturday. Among the Panthers’ main problems, the top offensive line and secondary units showed little consistency or competence.
Several identical culprits continued the downward trend during the first half Friday as the Panthers fell into an 18-point, first-half hole. Twitter users responded to a group of roster-bubble players helping the Panthers (0-2) rally, but eventually drop a 21-19 decision.
Slow-Starting Panthers Fall To 0-2 In Preseason
Panthers players attempt to get mentally prepared for the Giants …
Setting the scene. pic.twitter.com/ILtb0EofVv
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 18, 2023
Taylor Moton preached: “Play for the brother next to you …”
🗣️ you heard the man pic.twitter.com/g76J3wf0Tx
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 18, 2023
The Giants looked ready …
Let’s do this 😤 pic.twitter.com/jT4gD4ecsg
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 18, 2023
Facing a weak defensive rush and loose secondary coverage, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones marched the team downfield for a game-opening touchdown. Jones went 8-for-9 with 69 yards and a 135.6 passer rating during the 10-play, 75-yard series …
DJ to Belly for SIX 🙌
📺: NBC4/NFL Network pic.twitter.com/Xrq0qzvxwd
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 18, 2023
Finding separation with the Panthers’ defensive backs …
Darren Waller had 3 catches for 30 yards on the Giants’ opening drive 🔥
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/loFs0m1Pgy
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) August 18, 2023
More struggles from the Panthers’ starting offensive line, this time by Ikem Ekwonu. The left tackle didn’t appear to understand his blocking assignment …
KAYVON’S GONNA BE A PROBLEM !#NYGiants pic.twitter.com/2qsJf66vRT
— ⚡️D’Ante⚡️ (@danteadams01) August 18, 2023
That’s two big QB hits in a row allowed by “Ikey.” Is it still too early to be concerned? …
The play immediately after allowing a sack, Ickey Ekwonu gets his QB crushed again
hit by Kayvon
Nothing else to say other than – it’s been a brutal preseason for Ickey pic.twitter.com/El4ipd0T6U
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) August 18, 2023
A second-quarter field goal proved to be the first NFL points produced by rookie quarterback Bryce Young, capping a 15-play, 62-yard drive …
On the board 🙌 pic.twitter.com/XNubSKIm6l
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 18, 2023
The Panthers’ first preseason points came on a drive that lasted 10:21. It was aided, however, by a questionable, third-down penalty …
Yes, Dexter Lawrence touched Bryce Young’s facemask, but it wasn’t a grab or a slap.
Thoughts on this “Roughing the passer” penalty?pic.twitter.com/yU6TEJG9oI
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 18, 2023
In the second quarter, Panthers cornerback Eric Rowe attempted to remain close to blazing Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, but failed …
JALIN HYATT HAS ARRIVED 😤 pic.twitter.com/uV6Ydjuvy4
— PFF (@PFF) August 19, 2023
Two drives and that’s a wrap for Young …
Bryce Young’s 2nd preseason game
3 for 6
35 yards passing
sacked once pic.twitter.com/rH1rwc2izW— The Fantasy Source (@FantasySource_) August 19, 2023
More offensive line shortcomings by the Panthers …
STUFFED 😤
📺: NBC4/NFL Network pic.twitter.com/EHI91c7iH5
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 19, 2023
Giants running back Eric Gray makes the Panthers’ defense look soft …
ERIC GRAY FIGHTS FOR IT 😤
📺: NBC4/NFL Network pic.twitter.com/6UZygjAfxF
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 19, 2023
Through six preseason quarters, the Panthers were outscored 48-3 …
Up at the half 🥳 pic.twitter.com/W5Tv5zuAic
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 19, 2023
The Panthers Rally In Fourth Quarter, But …
The second half opened with Panthers guard Michael Jordan whiffing on undersized Dane Belton. The Giants’ safety blew up the screen pass to tight end Ian Thomas …
Dane BELTON perfect play pic.twitter.com/19R6JwjF3i
— Isita (@iisacoco9) August 19, 2023
Directed by QB Matt Corall and flanked by third- and fourth-string offensive linemen, the Panthers collected a field goal and their first preseason TD during consecutive third-quarter drives. The efforts pulled the Panthers to within 21-12 after Corall missed high and wide on a 2-point conversion attempt …
Step by step. pic.twitter.com/cin91zSpIK
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 19, 2023
In his Panthers debut, second-year QB Jake Luton hit second-year tight end Gary Jennings for a 20-yard TD pass, pulling the Panthers to within 21-19 late in the fourth quarter …
This angle 🤩 pic.twitter.com/mxX2SMUBqi
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 19, 2023
The Panthers had one final offensive series, but Luton made two bad throws and the Panthers went four and out, leading to a …
GIANTS WIN‼️ #NYGiants pic.twitter.com/YR4a2tRZOU
— Fireside Giants (@FiresideGiants) August 19, 2023
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