The Carolina Panthers‘ robust begin to the season continued in Week 2, as they misplaced 26-3 to Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Herbert’s efficiency was stable, although unspectacular, as he completed 14-of-20 for 130 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
Despite not delivering any big-time throws and committing two turnover-worthy performs, he nonetheless outshined Bryce Young. Young managed 18 completions on 26 makes an attempt for simply 84 yards and an interception.
The house crowd voiced their frustration as Young, the previous No. 1 general decide, averaged solely 3.2 yards per try and dropped to 2-16 because the Panthers’ beginning quarterback.
PFF’s devoted workforce of graders was laborious at work, analyzing each participant on each play in actual time. The grades and knowledge shall be obtainable after an intensive evaluation tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level knowledge and snap counts from the sport to provide you an early look. Our professional graders have additionally nominated the standout participant of the sport, highlighting distinctive efficiency on the sector.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Fifth-year cornerback Kristian Fulton continued his sturdy begin to the season in Week 2, delivering one other dependable efficiency in protection. He was focused 3 times, permitting only one reception for a lack of two yards. Fulton additionally contributed by forcing an incompletion and making a key defensive cease.
BOX SCORE
| Chargers | Panthers | |
| Total factors | 26 | 3 |
| Total offensive performs | 65 | 46 |
| Average EPA per play | 0.044 | -0.558 |
| Total web yards | 363 | 159 |
| Avg yards per play | 5.6 | 3.5 |
| Total first downs | 20 | 7 |
| Rushing first downs | 10 | 4 |
| Passing first downs | 7 | 3 |
| Penalty first downs | 3 | 0 |
| Third-down effectivity | 56% | 8% |
| Fourth-down effectivity | 0% | 9% |
| Possessions | 12 | 11 |
| Avg performs per drive | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Avg yards per drive | 27.9 | 13.3 |
| Avg factors per drive | 2 | 0.3 |
| Red-zone possessions | 2 | 1 |
| Red-zone performs | 5 | 1 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 1 |
| Red-zone scoring effectivity | 50% | 100% |
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
