The Big Mo series highlights the plays (or series of plays) that had the biggest impact on swinging the Panthers win percentage as calculated by ESPN. In Week 9 Carolina looked completely outclassed and outcoached by a very average New England Patriots team. Here’s the depressing win probability chart:
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After a back-and-forth game early on, the Patriots took a 14-6 lead just before halftime and never looked back. Here’s what happened:
First quarter 2:12 - Panthers 0, Patriots 0
Brian Burns’ strip sack (45% to 59% Panthers win percentage): Near the end of the first quarter in a scoreless game, Brian Burns exploded off the line and drilled Mac Jones from behind and forced a fumble.