So, according to PFF Kuechly is struggling

[jtnc]

 

In his first 5 games, Luke Kuechly had 24 defensive stops w a +6.0 @PFF grade. In his last 3, he has just 4 stops w a -5.9 grade

I don't think Kuechly is struggling imo, it's just that the DT's are making the stops for him. 

 

Other stats

 

• Cam Newton had 0 completions and 2 INTs on 6 deep passes yesterday, but a 85.2 comp% and 117.4 QB rating on all other passes.

 

Great job by the Panthers O-line yesterday. Cam Newton was pressured on a career-low 21.1% of his drop backs.

 

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Star Lotulelei bolstering his case for Def Rookie of the Year. He now has the 3rd-highest run defense grade of any DT. #Panthers

 

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[rko396]

I think you nailed it. Hard to lead the league in tackles when it's uncommon for an opposing RB to even hit the second level

[Razeyfingers]

Gonzo burnt the poo out of him in on that TD. Not that it wouldnt happen to many others, but still, he had a very good day against imo and that should impact Luke.

[The Huddler]

Will admit,

 

Kuechly has been underwhelming. But that's what happens when you aren't the only capable one anymore.

[Brooklyn Bully]

His stats will be down from last year, but he's still our best LB. He's currently tied for 25th in tackles in the NFL, no sacks, tied for 9th in INTs, and has 7 PD. I'll take that all day. But yeah, he won't be the "best LB" in the NFL this year if you just look at stats.

[fieryprophet]

Gonzo burnt the poo out of him in on that TD. Not that it wouldnt happen to many others, but still, he had a very good day against imo and that should impact Luke.

 

Said it elsewhere: that wasn't Luke's fault. Mikell was supposed to be bracketing Gonzo high, but he went off the grid.

 

Now, in the run game, Luke has been having issues getting off blocks. One of Jackson's big runs that got Atlanta off the goal line came from Luke getting manhandled. It's something he still has to work on.

[C47]

And this is the problem with metrics based scouting/analysis....

[beastson]

Can you say sophomore slump?

 

At the end of the day, he's still doing good as MLB of our defense

[teeray]

Two things,

 

1. the front 4 is sooo much better we aren't relying on Luke to make every play in the gaps.
2. teams are scheming him and using gimmicks to keep him off the ball.

[IGSaint]

Most people including me were saying that cam didn't really have a bad game yesterday. Other than the deep passes cam played really well. I'm glad pff backed up my feelings on it. Regarding luke, yeah he has seemed to hit a wall. I just hope he breaks through it because we will need him now going forward more than ever.

[csx]

 

Two things,

 

1. the front 4 is sooo much better we aren't relying on Luke to make every play in the gaps.
2. teams are scheming him and using gimmicks to keep him off the ball.

 

 

I'm not saying that I agree with their assessment but their assessment is not based on numbers of tackles. 

[CRA]

teams are attacking him different....

 

they are going out of there way to get a body on him.  That means someone else has to make up for it

[Awesomeness!!]

Its hard to tackle someone that has already been tackled. In fact, some may even say its impossible.

[French Navy]

Team goes in win-streak, Kuechly struggles. 

 

Keep it up Kuechly! If you have another good game we are going to lose!