The Panthers face an upstart Washington Commanders team that is 4-2 and looking to take the NFC East for a playoff spot. The Panthers, on the other hand, have 1 win as they try to build on some offensive momentum. The defense, however, has been the major weakness of the season, and things aren’t looking much better going into this game. Let’s dive in.
Pass rush, every week
The Panthers continued to frustrate fans with their pass rushing ability (or inability) each week. They may see Jadeveon Clowney return to the lineup for this game, and they brought along reinforcements in Marquis Haynes and Shaq Lawson on the edge over the recent past, but the bottom line is the team isn’t cutting it.