Plays to Love, Plays to Hate highlights the plays that have a significant impact in swinging momentum and impacting the eventual outcome of the game. There’s usually plenty to hate about NFL officiating, so we will only focus on the plays on the field, not the refs. Let’s review the momentum-shifting plays that led to the Panthers ending their season on a low note against a division rival.
Three plays to love
Obada drops Brees in the first: The game started with a Panthers three-and-out, then a Saints touchdown, then another Panthers three-and-out. Already trailing 7-0 with no help from the offense, Carolina’s defense needed an early win.