Game Grades – Lions at Panthers

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If the Panthers can ever fire on all cylinders, they will be a real superbowl contender. Until then, they look like a team still in development. The good news is for Panthers fans, that John Fox knows how to win playoff games.

On with the grades:

Offense:

It is hard to complain about an offense that features two backs that rush for over 100 yards a piece. Its hard to complain about an offense that shows a beautiful seam route to a TE for a TD. A good many Panthers fans are up in arms this morning. I have heard the Panthers are the worst 8-2 team in NFL history. I say those fans hardly know their NFL history. Not every team can win ugly, not every team wins at all. My suggestions for Panthers fans? Realize you have a very good football team cheer for, it will make your holiday season much happier.

Offensive Grade – B

Defense:

Julius Peppers again shows why he never deserved much of the criticism piled on by fans and media alike. Peppers is a flat out game changer. Charles Godfray also continues to show how he was the steal of the draft, as I have been preaching all season. Kevin Smith ran for 4.7 yards per carry. This is a bit of a concern looking ahead at a possible NYG playoff game.

Defensive Grade: A-

Special Teams:

No blocked punts. No missed kicks. Nice kickoff touchbacks.

All good.

Special Teams Grade: A

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