### Panthers Dominate Jaguars in Season Opener with a 38-10 Victory

 

The Carolina Panthers kicked off their season with a resounding 38-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, showcasing a powerful offense and a resilient defense.

 

#### Offensive Firepower

 

Quarterback **E. Sykes** led the charge with a solid passing game, completing 8 of 14 attempts for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns, despite one interception. Backup QB **B. Young** also saw some action with a modest 2 completions on 3 attempts.

 

The real story of the game was the Panthers' ground attack. **C. Hubbard** rushed for an impressive 112 yards on 13 carries, finding the end zone once and recording a long run of 30 yards. **E. Mitchell** added a dazzling 71-yard touchdown run, his only carry of the game, electrifying the crowd and cementing the Panthers' dominance.

 

In the receiving department, **S. Smith** and **A. Rodgers** each snagged a touchdown. Tight end **T. Tremble** was the most targeted receiver, catching 3 passes for 40 yards. **C. Hubbard** proved his versatility by adding 40 receiving yards to his impressive rushing total.

 

Kicker **E. Pineiro** contributed with a 41-yard field goal and was perfect on extra points, adding 5 to the scoreboard.

 

#### Defensive Prowess

 

The Panthers' defense was equally impressive, stifling the Jaguars' offense throughout the game. **K. Taylor Jr**, **J. Robinson**, and **A. Robinson** each snagged an interception, with J. Robinson also forcing a fumble. **D. Johnson** and **J. Redmond** each recorded a sack, contributing to a defense that consistently disrupted the Jaguars' rhythm.

 

#### Jaguars' Struggles

 

For the Jaguars, quarterback **M. Rudolph** struggled, completing just 14 of 30 passes for 154 yards and throwing 3 interceptions. **T. Lawrence** saw limited action but couldn’t make a significant impact.

 

The rushing game saw little success outside of a brief flash from **T. Etienne Jr.**, who had 52 yards on 4 carries. The lone rushing touchdown came from **T. Bigsby** in a tough goal-line stand.

 

Receiver **S. Williams** led the Jaguars with 51 receiving yards, but the team failed to find the end zone through the air.

 

Kicker **A. Mevis** managed a 26-yard field goal, but opportunities were limited due to the Panthers' defensive pressure.

 

Punter **L. Cooke** had a busy day, averaging 44 yards on his punts, with a long of 48 yards.

 

#### Defensive Highlights for Jaguars

 

On defense, **C. Muma** and **Y. Abdullah** showed some resilience, with Muma recording a sack and an interception, and Abdullah forcing a fumble.

 

#### Looking Ahead

 

The Panthers' commanding performance sets a high bar for the season, while the Jaguars will look to regroup and address their shortcomings as they prepare for their next matchup. With such a strong start, the Panthers have positioned themselves as a team to watch this season.