Carolina is allowing 5.7 yards per rush...let's put that into historical perspective...

[TonyN]

If the season ended today, it would be the second worst performance in the history of the NFL.

 

Only the 6.4 ypc given up by the 1934 Cincinnati Reds (yes, they were a football team) would top it for sheer futility. 

 

Obviously, this will not continue for the entire season. 

 

The performance has been so poor, it is almost impossible not to give some credence to the notion that certain off field distractions have contributed.

 

The Bears are coming off a loss to Green Bay in which they gashed the Packers for 235 yards rushing.

 

Prior to last week, however, the Bears had rushed for 60, 46 and 86 yards respectively in games against the Jets, 49'ers and Bills.

 

What gives???

 

I say the DL is embarrassed and decides they want to play football, Thomas Davis returns and the Panthers again look like the defensive unit we have come to expect.

 

There have been a ton of Jekyll and Hyde type performances in the NFL this season...there is just no way this defense is as poor as it has looked the last two weeks.

 

[teeray]

Good thing season doesn't end today.

They will figure this thing out

I also agree that the NFL has been weird this year

[Guild]

This defense is still coming together.  We have had significant changes and the loss of Hardy is something I now know cannot be underestimated.

 

I agree we will be a lot better this next game, but we still have a long way to go.

 

Though honestly if we are gashed in the running game again I wouldn't be overly surprised either.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

If the season were to end today the Panthers would win the division and be in the playoffs.  Probably the first team to give up 6.4 ypc and get into the playoffs. 

 

Thats another stat

[CharlottePanther]

This Chicago game will determine the entire season. If we come out flat and lose again, and lose so bad that DA plays the 4th qtr again then I am not kidding, Tank for the 1st pick and Rivera and the coaching staff has to go. Because it will be crystal clear that the players have quit on Rivera for reasons unknown, im sorry but if we get blown out three weeks in a row, thats players quitting on the coaches pure and simple.

If we bounce back and win, no doubt we have a winning season and possibly make the playoffs. This is truely a must win. We are at home, back in our element in a 1:00 PM game, with no silly distractions or story line. If we lose im fully convinced we go 2-14 or 3-13

[chknwing]

I think the players know this season is a washout.  Remember way back before TC, Luke I think was talking to thomas davis and was pissed that the team was gonna suck this season?

[TonyN]

If the season were to end today the Panthers would win the division and be in the playoffs.  Probably the first team to give up 6.4 ypc and get into the playoffs. 

 

Thats another stat

 

 

24 teams have finished the regular season giving up more than 5 yards a carry. 

 

Surprisingly, 4 actually made the playoffs, the last being the 2012 Colts.

 

Go figure.

[B.BERSIN]

I don't know it's that bad. We got improve to save our season.

[CPF4LIFE]

Just too much talent on the front 7 to be THIS bad. I think we change it around sunday.

[B.BERSIN]

This Chicago game will determine the entire season. If we come out flat and lose again, and lose so bad that DA plays the 4th qtr again then I am not kidding, Tank for the 1st pick and Rivera and the coaching staff has to go. Because it will be crystal clear that the players have quit on Rivera for reasons unknown, im sorry but if we get blown out three weeks in a row, thats players quitting on the coaches pure and simple.

Don't get your logic on players quit on coaches if we get blown out three weeks in a row.

[MedellinHeel]

This Chicago game will determine the entire season. If we come out flat and lose again, and lose so bad that DA plays the 4th qtr again then I am not kidding, Tank for the 1st pick and Rivera and the coaching staff has to go. Because it will be crystal clear that the players have quit on Rivera for reasons unknown, im sorry but if we get blown out three weeks in a row, thats players quitting on the coaches pure and simple.

If we bounce back and win, no doubt we have a winning season and possibly make the playoffs. This is truely a must win. We are at home, back in our element in a 1:00 PM game, with no silly distractions or story line. If we lose im fully convinced we go 2-14 or 3-13

 

so by your standards we should have tanked after starting 1-3 last yr. 

 

Next game is important but it is still early. 

[CPF4LIFE]

so by your standards we should have tanked after starting 1-3 last yr. 

 

Next game is important but it is still early. 

 

We didnt get blew out in any of those losses.

[Brooklyn Bully]

So what you're saying is I should start Matt Forte in FF this week?

[SlamminCamNewton]

So what you're saying is I should start Matt Forte in FF this week?

I'm starting Cutler and Marshall. Might as well throw Bennett in there if Klein's gotta cover him. They're putting 60 on us.