Panthers MVPs Highlight Muhammad and Evans Performances
Offensive MVP Muhsin Muhammad led Carolina with 72 receiving yards on nine catches and added eight rushing yards. He needs nine receptions for 100 on the season and four to tie the team single season record, despite a 65 yard TD drop. Defensive MVP Doug Evans tallied six tackles and returned a 64 yard blocked field goal for a TD, proving improved play at cornerback since signing a five year 22 million contract in 1998.
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Panthers report card from Chargers game by Gazette sports
Gazette sports writer Steve Reed grades the Panthers after Sundays game against the San Diego Chargers. The critique covers offense defense and overall execution with emphasis on key plays and player performance.
Panthers offense shines with Beuerlein in control
Steve Beuerlein threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns after starting the second half, while backup Jeff Lewis struggled in the second quarter with a 6 of 13 for 41-yard stat line and an interception. Muhsin Muhammad drew attention with a near 65-yard touchdown and a key 32-yard score by Isaac Byrd amid a pass interference late.
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Panthers struggle as leading rusher is wide receiver
Muhammad led Carolina with eight rushing yards on one carry while Tshimanga Biakabutuka had minus fourteen yards after returning from turf toe. Teammates combined for eleven rushing yards, second worst in franchise history, as questions loom over Blakabutuka’s future and the running game. Beuerlein called for addressing the run game in the off season.
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Leaf Machinations Slice Panthers Pass Defense Away
Quarterback Ryan Leaf completed 23 of 49 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers. He was picked off once and mostly utilized short passes, including seven completions for 66 yards to Terrell Fletcher.
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Chargers Run Game Struggles Expose Interior Gaps
Chargers rush defense allows visible weakness up the middle. Fletcher carries 16 for 47 yards and Fazande 12 for 31 as team totals 100 yards on the ground. Needs to be sturdier to stop power runs.
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Panthers Special Teams Spark Turnaround With Long Returns
Kheanyl Uwaezuoke returned a 64 yard punt for a touchdown and Jay Williams blocked a John Carney kick, with Doug Evans returning it 64 yards for a TD to swing momentum for the Panthers. Ken Walter had a blocked punt and the line jumped offside on two Nedney field goals, forcing a punt. Nedney made a 18 yard field goal but kicked an out of bounds kickoff.
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Jay Williams
John Carney
Doug Evans
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Joe Nedney
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Tyrone Poole
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Darryl Lewis
Panthers Rally to Keep .500 Hopes Alive
Coach Seifert benched Lewis after a strong start as Richard Williamson again scripted effective plays. George Seifert chose the QB who gave the team the best chance to win. Leaf threw two touchdowns but the defense could improve. Panthers visit Oakland to face a Raiders team needing a win to clinch the AFC West.
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Muhammad seeks 5 catches to reach Panthers season mark
Muhsin Muhammad, first Panthers player with back to back 1000 yard seasons, needs five receptions to eclipse the team single season record of 96 and reach 100 in the finale against Oakland. He had seven catches for 59 yards in the first half, an 11 yard TD from Steve Beuerlein, and later apologized for a dropped 65 yard TD pass.
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Steve Beuverlein
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Jeff Lewis
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Chargers collapse as Panthers rally to 30 22 victory
San Diego the 1-14 Chargers blew a 22-14 lead at Ericsson Stadium as Carolina's special teams and defense produced key plays. A 64 yard punt return for a TD set the comeback in motion, followed by a blocked field goal return for a score. Coach Riley and players lament self-inflicted mistakes and aim to rebound against Pittsburgh.
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