Carolina quarterback Cam Newton dropped back to pass 37 times Sunday against the Jaguars, who aware of his athleticism, didn’t dare send more than five rushers except for one snap.
That play was costly.
Leading 17-9 with 8:37 remaining, Carolina faced third-and-8 from its 19-yard line. Stop the Panthers and the Jaguars would get another chance to tie the game.
At the snap, the Jaguars rushed six, including linebacker Paul Posluszny and free safety Sergio Brown, which left the middle of the field wide open.
“We’re going to be a team that’s going to be creative in how we try and attack the quarterback and create some pressure,” coach Gus Bradley said Monday.