Last play of the game epitomizes why this team is so dangerous

[KSpan]

Mike Mitchell was in the perfect position to have made that pick on the final play of the game but instead was smart and disciplined, knocking it down in a textbook display of situational awareness.  Only 3 penalties in very sloppy weather conditions against a bitter rival, one of which was a fluky special teams formation mistake.  An offense getting points when the other phases made plays and put them in favorable position.  Disciplined defense against an offense known to confuse, all while spending 40 minutes on the field. 

 

What a transformation from even 14 weeks ago.  Carolina is no longer beating themselves, showing again today that they can duke it out ugly when the chips are down and the stakes are at their highest.  SF, NE, Miami, the Jets, and now the Saints... the evidence speaks for itself.  Lot of work still to be done and *definitely* areas to continue to improve, but if they maintain their focus and work as they have this team is poised to achieve greatness. 

 

 

[PantherWake]

I think we are the least penalized team in the league? Not sure tho

[Fox007]

I don't think the offense was on the field long enough to get our patented home game false starts.

 

But seriously we got called for some nonsense on that punt.....

[RelaxImaPro]

I loved seeing Mike knock that poo down instead of risking the INT then run around the field wagging his finger like "LOL NOPE"

[Growl]

He slammed it to the ground with authority too. It was sweet.

[mav1234]

That lining up over the center penalty was bullshit

[CarolinaNCSU]

Minus the BS special teams penalty and Florence letting Graham make the big play...the defense/ST was pretty amazing today. Luke/TD were absolutely insane today. And shout out to Nortman as well. 

[TheGreatestOfAllTimeCam]

The defense is the sledgehammer great equalizer... we had no business winning that game today or being in it playing an elite offense.... our offense was BAD for 59 minutes. The defense gifted them the first score and stepped on New Orleans throats the rest of the game sans one drive that we were tired.

 

Our defense brings us able to hang with anyone. Would rather have a good d like this than a dominant offense bc this d can play in any weather or stadium

[osd22]

That lining up over the center penalty was bullshit

 

This! The center was NOT covered. The ref in the backfield who really could not see sh!t made that call. BS all the way, but fortunately not costly in the end.

[osd22]

The defense is the sledgehammer great equalizer... we had no business winning that game today or being in it playing an elite offense.... our offense was BAD for 59 minutes. The defense gifted them the first score and stepped on New Orleans throats the rest of the game sans one drive that we were tired.

 

Our defense brings us able to hang with anyone. Would rather have a good d like this than a dominant offense bc this d can play in any weather or stadium

 

You nailed it. And we all know who it is that wins games and who it is that wins Champinships. I am still pumped by that D effort today.

[CardiacCats]

I was thinking the exact same thing about Mitchell. I loved that. He play really damn good today btw, too

[Easyt65]

Our defense is why this team is dangerous. The offense is still anemic...especially if Smitty will be out for a while (potentially a 'retirement' injury). I stand by my comment that after Smitty left the game it was never so obvious that we need another...or two...WRs. LaFell and Ginn can't consistently get open...or catch the ball. It looked like Cam all but gave up on them & bean looking for Olsen that next to last drive. Hixon made the most of his opportunity, but if Smitty is gone we're in trouble.

[Cpt slay a ho]

it will take a broken spine for smitty to retire he's the heart of the offense

[SgtJoo]

That lining up over the center penalty was bullshit

 

Yeah but so was our flop.