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If this is to be the week Cam Newton emerges from his funk, then he’ll need to play one of his best games as a pro. The Seahawks’ defense takes no prisoners, and has quality at every level. The team may be fortunate to stand at 2-2, but Pete Carroll’s unit certainly isn’t to blame — they’ve given up just 20, 7, 12 and 19 points.

The offense is another story, however, and they’ll be relieved to be facing a Panthers defense that struggles to stop the run. If you can’t win in the trenches in the NFL then it’s hard to win at all, as Carolina have found out the hard way. Their defensive tackles especially have done a terrible job of protecting their talented group of linebackers, and those ‘backers haven’t performed to their abilities. If the Panthers are to have any chance they’ll have to stop the man who was just named as the top running back through four weeks of the season.

On paper the Panthers have one of the better interior trios in the NFL, but they’re yet to play like it. Their two guards and center have combined for a -8.2 grade. RG Geoff Hangartner (-8.0) has been the biggest culprit, as he’s generated no push in the run game. Unless something dramatic happens, Brandon Mebane (+13.7) and Alan Branch (+3.6) are going to eat him for lunch. Mebane especially has simply been on another level in run defense, as he’s generated a league-leading stop on 14.1% of plays. The next closest player is nearly 4% lower. C Ryan Kalil (-2.9 run block grade) is also likely to struggle. He’s allowed five stops at or around the line of scrimmage. Finally, rookie Amini Silatolu (+0.5), who’s actually graded as the best of the three, will have his toughest test in pass protection. He’s given up just a sack, two hits and four hurries, but must now contend with pass-rushing specialist Jason Jones. Back at his more natural interior position, Jones has two sacks, five hurries and a pair of batted passes. All in just 82 pass rushes. Hangartner and Bell will have to be aware too because Carroll uses him on both sides.

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isn't hangartner out for this game?

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And best yard per pass average in the NFL....

Newton is one of the few showing up every week

BUTT HE WERES A TOWELZ ON HIZ HEAD!!

People just love to pile on our QB and kick him when he's down. Even if Cam "breaks out of his funk" I'm sure it'll be because Seattle's D didn't show up, not because of Cam himself.

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