Weinke runs for his life at Superdome in loss
Panthers offensive line struggles amid loud Superdome noise as Saints sack Chris Weinke eight times in a 27 23 defeat. Injuries mount for Carolina with Wesley Walls hurt and Dan Morgan ankle and Mike Minter knee sprain. coach Seifert growing weary of losses.
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Panthers MVPs named as Weinke leads comeback in home win
Offensive MVP quarterback Chris Weinke engineered a late rally from a 10 point fourth quarter deficit scoring two rushing touchdowns despite constant pressure. Defensive MVP Chris Slade contributed four tackles and his first sack of the season in a cameo appearance.
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Grading the Panthers by Gazette Reporter Steve Reed
Gazette sports writer Steve Reed grades the Carolina Panthers after their Sunday game against the NFC West rival New Orleans Saints. He assesses offense defense and overall effort, noting key plays and mistakes to judge the team's performance.
Weinke Keyed Panthers Ground Game Struggles vs Saints
D Richard Huntley rushed 41 yards on 15 carries, with five plays yielding negative or zero gains. Carolina scored two rushing touchdowns by Chris Weinke, on a 6 yard draw and a short sneak. Weinke has five rushing TDs, four more than the Panthers’ backs combined. Saints pressure limited the ground game, sacking Weinke eight times.
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Haslett Dominates Panthers as Saints Dominate Sack Fest
Saints coach Jim Haslett again exposed the Panthers defense recording eight sacks as New Orleans totaled 25 sacks in the last four meetings. Weinke passed for 161 yards on 14 completions while Panthers receivers Jeffers and Walls contributed but Walls left with a sprained ankle after three catches for 49 yards.
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Panthers struggle as Williams grinds out 102 yards
D Ricky Williams gained 102 yards on 27 carries with a 3.8 yard average and a 15 yard long run, wearing down Carolina's defense. Aaron Brooks contributed by rushing for two first downs. The Panthers linebackers and defensive line show limited physical dominance as Dan Morgan appears at less than full strength due to an ankle injury.
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Saints Rally Past Panthers As Brooks Lights Up Victory
Brooks threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, slicing Carolina’s defense late to set up the winning drive. The Panthers sacked him three times but inconsistent pass rush and weak secondary plagued Carolina, allowing Joe Horn to score the final TD after Deon Grant was out of position.
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Panthers Special Teams Shine and Breakdowns Highlighted
Special teams produced two 82 and 44 yard kickoff returns by Steve Smith for an average of 42.8 yards. Punter Todd Sauerbrun averaged 54.3 yards per kick with one mishit for 40 yards. Coverage units, hampered by injuries, allowed a 40 yard kickoff return by Deuce McAllister and a 34 yard return by Fred McAfee, plus Wayne McGarity’s 42 yard punt return—the longest given up this season.
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Panthers Fail to Close Late as Defense and Protection Falter
The Panthers struggle in the fourth quarter as the defense allows late scoring and fails to tackle or stop completions while the offense once again has trouble protecting the quarterback, resurfacing a persistent issue.
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Panthers fall short after rally against weak defense
A late comeback fell apart as the Panthers erased a 10 point fourth quarter deficit to lead 23 20 but were unable to close out. The defense collapsed again marking another gut wrenching loss with critics noting the team does not know how to win.
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Saints top Panthers as Williams stars in nail biting win
Ricky Williams ran for 174 yards from scrimmage and caught a 42 yard pass on the final drive to set up the winning TD. New Orleans outgained Carolina 432 to 150 as Aaron Brooks threw for 330 yards and three scores. The Saints sacked Panthers eight times matching their total in last season’s wins. Steve Smith averaged 42.8 yards per kickoff return as Carolina battles through a harsh setback.
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Panthers fall in late collapse vs Saints in wild finish
Ricky Williams piled up 178 total yards as Carolina battled back from a 20 10 fourth quarter deficit. Brooks connected with Eddie Williams and Horn for the go ahead score before Deon Grant and the defense faltered in the final two minutes. Weinke and Kasay produced a late Panthers rally, but a defensive breakdown cost them in a 23 20 loss to New Orleans.
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