Panthers face mounting injuries at linebacker
Panthers lose starter Kory Minor to a knee MCL sprain hurting a thin linebacker corps. Dan Morgan and Hannibal Navies were already out, with Nate Hemsley and Minor making NFL debuts. Weinke and Muhammad expected back this week with possible limitations.
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Panthers fail on fourth and goal as Saints edge them
Deon Grant defended Carolina’s youth while the Panthers gamble on a fourth and goal at the Saints two. Weinke threw three first-half turnovers including a fumble and interception as the Saints built a 17 point cushion. Hassled by rain and injuries, Carolina settled for a 52-yard field goal by Kasay as the verdict.
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Defensive and Offensive MVPs Named in Panthers Victory
Tight end Wesley Walls sparked the offense in the second half with five catches for 61 yards and a 23 yard TD. Defensive end Mike Rucker led the defense with seven tackles and two sacks, pressuring the quarterback throughout the game.
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Panthers graded by Gazette reporter after Saints game
Gazette sport writer Steve Reed rates the Carolina Panthers after their Sunday clash with the New Orleans Saints. He assesses offense defense and special teams to provide a concise player and unit performance snapshot from the game.
Panthers Run Game Struggles Highlight Offensive Lapses
Fanners gained 34 yards on 20 carries averaging 1.7 yards, while Tshimanga Biakabutuka rushed 13 times for 30 yards and Richard Huntley had two yards on four carries. The analysis pins the failure on running backs and the offensive line, not coaching strategy, suggesting the Panthers may draft a running back in the first round next year.
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Panthers Fall to Saints as Weinke Struggles Then Leads TD Drive
Caution: Weinke completes 21 of 39 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns with two costly fumbles that spur Saints to 10 points. He rallies late with a 23-yard TD pass to Wesley Walls after three third-down conversions. Muhsin Muhammad limited to two catches for eight yards. Donald Hayes adds seven receptions for 44 yards. Panthers fail to produce big plays as Saints sack tally boosts contrast with Panthers pass protection.
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Williams Leads D Aints Past Panthers With Final Drive TD
Ricky Williams rushed 147 yards on 31 carries and scored the game winner on the last play as the New Orleans D Aints toppled Carolina. A 46 yard TD run in the third quarter and Aaron Brooks adding 49 rushing yards supported the effort. Carolina’s defense forced a punt return TD by Steve Smith but collapsed on the final drive.
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Saints drive for winning TD against Carolina in late rally
Carolina had forced two costly turnovers deep in its own end but allowed an 82 yard, 13 play drive in 1:48 for a Saints touchdown. Brooks completed four passes for 58 yards on the final drive, including a 14 yard strike to Willie Jackson on fourth and 10, and added a rushing first down. He finished 14 of 40 for 180 yards with two early TDs to Cam Cleeland.
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Panthers stumble after late punt return leads
A 0 yard punt return for a touchdown gave the Panthers a late lead with 1:48 left, but the defense collapsed as Smith’s return proved meaningless. Smith fumbled twice against Green Bay, recovered one fumble out of bounds, and Kasay made 46 and 52 yard kicks. Carolina forced a Saints punt fumble leading to a score and their coverage teams contained Michael Lewis.
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Panthers Fail To Seal Win In Final Drive
Panthers defense falters as Doug Evans drops an easy interception on the final drive and Brooks converts a fourth down to extend the march. Williams scores the game ending 1 yard TD as time expires.
Panthers Fall Despite Fightback In 17 Point Deficit Collapse
The Panthers trailed by 17 and without two starting outside linebackers but battled back to threaten. A late defensive breakdown on the final drive sealed a painful loss, dropping Carolina to 1-4 and dimming the season’s early prospects.
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Weinke's turnaround fuels Panthers near comeback loss
Carolina rookie QB Chris Weinke started slowly against New Orleans with two fumbles and an interception that fed a 17-0 Saints lead. He rallied after halftime, finishing 19 of 33 for 193 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers as Carolina cut the margin, but fell 27-25. Walls and Weinke connected on a key late drive.
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