A Closer Look At The Panther Games

At first glance, the Panthers look unpredictable!  A closer look, reveals more!

Game 1 - Win - Panthers 20 Bucs 14
Offense - Cam Newton did not play, so winning with a back-up QB is already impressive! Running game Williams had 14 carries for 72 yards.  Rookie wide receiver Benjamin had 6 catches for 92 yards & a TD!  He is a big, strong, athletic receiver!  Needs to be watched closely!  Tight end Olsen 8 catches for 83 yards and a TD.  Olsen is another "go to" guy for the Panthers!
Defense - The Panthers jumped out to a 17-0 lead, and the Bucs scored 14 points in the fourth quarter.  The D held the Bucs to 264 yards(most in the 4th) and created 3 turnovers!!!

Game 2 - Panthers 24 Lions 7
This game scares me the most!
Offense - The Panthers running game was limited, Williams was out, Stewart fined just 37 years on 15 carries!  So, the Lions stuffed the run!  Newtons first game back he threw for 281 yards and a TD. The score was just 6-0 at half Panthers!  Lions went ahead, 7-6, but Panthers scored last 17 points!
Defense - Held the Lions to 7 points!  Bush had 36 yards rushing.  Held Calvin Johnson to 83 yards & NO touchdowns.  Big stat, Lions had 3 turnovers & Panthers 0!

Game 3 - Steelers 37 Panthers 19
Offense - Newton threw for 250 yards & 1 TD.  Stewart had only 31 yards rushing!  Low scoring 1st Half, Steelers 9-3!  Panthers could not keep up with the Steelers in the second half!
Defense - This is BIG!  The Steelers running backs went crazy!  Bell ran for 147 yards & Blount 118 yards!  WOW!  Take note PACKERS!  Watch this game film closely!

Game 4 - Ravens 38 Panthers 10
Two weeks in a row the Panthers give up a lot of points!
Offense - Newton throws for 197 yards & 1 TD.  Back-up Anderson finishes game!  Williams runs for 34 yards, so offense struggles again!
Defense - Give up 454 yards!  Flacco throws for 327 & 3 TD's!  Ravens rush for 126 yards.  Another game to watch!

Game 5 - Panthers 31 Bears 24
Offense - Newton throws for 255 yards and 2 TD's.  Did not have Williams & Stewart at running back, but still won the game.  Spread the ball around to receivers Olsen, Cotchery, Avant, & Benjamin.  Not a bad receiving crew!  Avant & Cotchery are proven Vets!  Olsen, one of the best receiving TE's in the league & Benjamin, could be one of the best rookie WR's!
Defense - created 4 turnovers!  Of course, Cutler threw 2 interceptions!  Gave up a total of 347 yards, wide receiver Marshall had NO TD's & Jeffrey one.

Game 6 - TIE!  Panthers 37 Bengals 37
Offense - BIG STAT HERE - Newton rushes for 107 yards!  Looks at each game!

Newton rushing yards
Game 1 - Did not play
Game 2 - Newton - 4 carries 19 yards
Game 3 - Newton - 2 carries 7 yards
Game 4 - Newton - 2 carries 7 yards
Game 5 - Newton - 6 carries 9 yards
Game 6 - Newton - 17 carries 107 yards 1 TD

So, Newton, must be healthy!  And he also threw for 284 & 2 TD's!  Top 2 running backs, Willaims & Stewart still out!
Defense - Bengals had 513 yards total offense!!!!  Dalton threw for 323 and the Bengals running game had 193 yards on the ground!!!

So, looks like the Packers should score!  Key to the game?  CONTAIN CAM NEWTON!  If he runs tackle hime & make him pay for it!!!