The Carolina Panthers failed to pack a punch once again.
Here’s everything we know from the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers . . .
Final score: Chargers 26, Panthers, 3
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quentin Johnston #1 of the Los Angeles Chargers scores a second quarter touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Keys to the game
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 15: Elijah Molden #22 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after an interception during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Once again, the opposing offense ran the breaks off the Carolina defense. Led by running back J.K. Dobbins (131 yards), Los Angeles hit the ground for a total of 222 rushing yards.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young struggled again, leading to a weak passing offense. Young completed 18 of his 26 throws for just 84 yards (3.2 yards per attempt) and an interception.
Carolina converted on only one of their 12 third-down tries and one of their three fourth-down looks.
It was over when . . .
Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) flips into the end zone ahead of Carolina Panthers safety Jordan Fuller (20) and safety Xavier Woods (25) for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Young’s interception came at the 3:30 mark of the second quarter, giving the Chargers a nice little chunk of time to extend their 13-0. But they didn’t need much of that little chunk.
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On the third play of the possession, Dobbins rumbled for a 43-yard touchdown—helping give Los Angeles a 20-0 edge with just over two minutes remaining in the first half.
Players of the game
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 15: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a first down during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
RB Chuba Hubbard: 10 carries, 64 yards, four catches, 12 receiving yards
ILB Shaq Thompson: 15 tackles
ILB Josey Jewell: 10 tackles, fumble recovery
What’s next?
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
The Panthers (0-2) will travel to “Sin City” for a Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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