Instant analysis from the Carolina Panthers’ 21-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Offense does just enough
The Carolina Panthers came back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win Sunday’s game, but before that, the offense looked pretty discombobulated.
Carolina’s first three drives resulted in 29 total yards of offense. Quarterback Cam Newton opened the game 1 for 5, with his one completion a five-yard pass to Christian McCaffrey
Carolina’s biggest first-half play was a 34-yard reverse to Jarius Wight, which featured Newton as a lead blocker.
The Panthers ended the half with just 83 yards of offense and were 0 for 4 on third down.