Top 3 Reasons The Panthers Lost Today

[blackcat]

We also never threw downfield with the exception of the pass to Dickson that was 10 yards ob, if I recall correctly.  Considering Gonn torched ATL for 120 yards in one quarter 2 weeks ago, I thought we'd try that once or twice.

[Raskle]

1. They had a better gameplan

2. They executed

3. We didn't

 

It's really that simple. Sucks to say, but the proof is in the pudding.

[DeeJay]

Wait

How does denver beatin the chargers help the failcons LOL 

[CPF4LIFE]

Im beginning to think zone D is the best we can do. We cant really play physical man D with Tillman and Finnegan starting at corner thats just asking to much. It really blew me how we continue to run the same defense all game when Atlanta kept exploiting it with slants and out routes. Losing Bene really hurt us more than i wanted it too. We just gotta find a way to make it work.

[Mr. Scot]

I'll throw in a notion I've been chewing on today.

I think Kyle Love might actually be better than any of us realized.

DL rotation might have missed him today.

[Kevin Greene]

28 minutes ago, DeeJay said:

Wait

How does denver beatin the chargers help the failcons LOL 

gotta be a strength of schedule tie breaker

[Peppers90 NC]

Terrible 3rd down defense.

Offense failed to get momentum.

The team just seemed off. 

[Matthias]

I actually missed this game today due to work, so ultimately it's hard to comment on what lost us the game.  I did see the first two drives from the recording of the game and a couple of highlights from Sportscenter.  The defense didn't play well, yet before Julio had that big catch for a touchdown, we had a 10-7 lead in the fourth quarter. (It could have been late third quarter)  Where in the world was our offense today?  Did Atlanta have very long drives when they had the ball? (I know they had the ball for 15+ minutes in their first drive that was aided by the Tillman penalty)  I say the offense lost us this game.

[CarolinaSamurai]

Something I noticed rewatching. 

1. Remmers was beat the same way on every single time Cam got pressured. I do mean the exact same bad kick back not lining up his hips so the defender got outside leverage and pushed him around. Every time that happened Cam got hit, fumbled, or threw an errant pass by mikes guy.

2. Our WRs were pushed, held, and manhandled past the 5yd mark that's allowed. Not a single flag or anything. On the missed pass to Ginn, brown was running up and I believe was Cams next option. But Philly's defender practically tackled Brown 12 yds past the line of scrimmage. So Newton tried to force it to Ginn. Atlanta was allowed to take our WRs out of the game all day with no repricusions.

3. On devontes touchdown. The Olineman ran up grabbed Luke who was on his way to stop the run. The Olineman then tackled Luke in the middle of the field and in the process knocking josh out of the way. So only Tillman was left to stop Freeman. Not a single call on any of that. 

4. Almost every 3rd down they converted either CJ or Kony were very close to a sack but each time the lineman let them get outside angle and then push them to the ground. They were on their knees or faces every time. This is a problem. Even though it kept happening they kept doing it.

[B.BERSIN]

4 hours ago, chknwing said:

this was a strategic loss by Ron.  he knew there was no way anything atl did could stop them.  so he gave the other playoff teams he may face game tape on how to beat the panthers.  They will use atls game plan and fail miserably.  Ron has said repeatedly in press conference the goal is not 16-0. the goal is the superbowl.

This is what I believe as in no way Carolina actually got beat by the mangina of a team.

Hmm, interesting...

[Plewis]

Too much egg nog

[shreddingdefense]

Not running the ball on short yardage situations, when clearly fozzy/cap were getting yards.

[Thanatos]

We need Tre Boston. It is time. He has been learning all season long, it is time for him to start. We need speed, Gettleman says. Well we have it. Put him in, give him reps next week so he has time to learn more before the playoffs.

[Thanatos]

I'll throw in a stat here, though.

CAP had 5 carries for 49 yards. Why in the everliving fug do you only run the man five times if he averages 10 yards a carry?