It’s so frustrating and sad that the defense would hold the Panthers to 1.9 yards per carry, hold Cam Newton to 42.4% completions and under 200 yards passing, and lose. I’d say the defense has played close to lights out three times: at Giants, Broncos, at Panthers. 0-3. With a team that’s so good offensively, how is that even possible? Well, turnovers and special teams. You can blame both of those things – but not the defense. This was a heroic effort by a unit that’s starting to play a lot better. Fantastic performance overall. Special teams on the other hand?
New Orleans Saints defensive and special teams player grades at Panthers
