The Panthers didn’t do anything as dramatic as score a touchdown on special teams Sunday against the Chargers, but subtly – and in every aspect – the units turned in a truly special performance.
“Very happy with that,” head coach Ron Rivera said. “The last few weeks you’ve seen it, and that’s a huge plus for us.”
Special teams helped swing the field position battle right off the bat, with Ted Ginn, Jr.’s 14-yard punt return setting the offense up at the 48-yard line for its first drive of the game, which netted a Graham Gano field goal.