PFF: Re-Focused Packers @ Panthers

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Article on the game this past weekend from a good site that includes a lot of in-depth analysis:

Another week, another loss yet we still learnt more good things about Cam Newton; yes there were mistakes, but this was another strong showing for the Carolina Panthers’ new QB. The Panthers may be 0-2 right now but the way that Newton and the team have played in the first two games will give real cause for hope for the Panthers’ faithful. There were again solid performances all over, but unlike last week against a similar standard of team in Arizona, this week their mistakes were punished ruthlessly by the defending Superbowl champions.

For the Green Bay Packers the first half and, in particular the first quarter, will have been a rude shock; if they thought they were going to come right in, confuse and overawe the #1 overall pick, they were sorely mistaken. The defense was caught on its heels and other teams without such a strong offense, able to score at will, would have been in real trouble of taking a shocking loss. However this is Aaron Rodgers’ Packers we’re talking about and there was almost a sense of inevitability about the comeback after a while. Were they caught short coming off of a long lay over from the New Orleans game? Possibly, but the important thing is that they are 2-0 and now they must build on that ahead of their first divisional encounter of the season in Chicago, on Sunday.

Read more: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/19/re-focused-packers-panthers-week-2/