The Carolina Panthers’ 23-17 loss to Washington wasn’t mired by trash-talk or unsportsmanlike conduct penalties — save the one Washington safety D.J. Swearinger drew after Carolina’s final offensive play.
Given the history between the Panthers and Washington’s famously brash cornerback Josh Norman, Sunday’s game seemed mild —from afar at least.
Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess said there’s a reason.
“I handled it, I told Cam to let me handle the talking, you just play your game,” Funchess said. “That’s what I did, as you saw. I went out there and played my game and there wasn’t no talking.