Inside The Huddle - Defense Turns it Up!

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The Carolina Panthers last game was versus the Minnesota Vikings, a match-up that always stresses out coaches and fans alike. Many might consider the Vikings offense the best passign game in the MCL and it's always a test as there is never a shortage of receiving options. In this game the Panther's defense set the one early as they showed up to play. 

Defensively the Panthers were able to sack Kirk Cousins 3 times on the day, a feat that is nearly impossible as Minnesota's passing attack gets the ball out fast, but with the continued growth of the defensive front in Carolina they made their presence felt. Brian Burns (Pictured in the title) had one sack on the say, while fellow defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos added two more. (Pictured below)

Not to be outdone the Panther's young secondary tallied 3 interceptions on their own led by Donte' Jackson with two, one of which came just before the goa line as the Vikings were driving the field. 

Meanwhile veteran Safety Tre' Boston added another along with five takles as he continues to be a calming presence on the backend playing well in both the run and passing games. 

Tyree Jackson in his second year continues to exhibit the tools that made Carolina sign him as the starter over Teddy Bridgewater, ''Tyree has no limits, his arm allows him to throw on time, and off platform and that gives us a lot of flexibility with the areas of the field that we attack, whether it's over the top, or in the short to intermediate.'' - Coach Setfree xX 

Jackson finished the day with three touchdowns, and 267 yards as he continues to prove he's becoming one of the best Quarterbacks in the MCL.  

WIth a three touchdown day, one might wonder who the recipients were, as D.J. Moore, and Robby Anderson were the receivers on the receiving end of those passes, even though Robby was limited to just one reception, it was for 60 yards and a score as he's seen his role scaled back a bit as the Panther's work the rookie Bateman into the rotation. Moore, who continues to show why he's quietly one of the best in the MCL finished the game with 4 receptions, 179 yards and two touchdowns. 

Sitting at 3-0 the Pnathers headed into an early bye, and will come out facing young Tua, and the Miami Dolphins. We'll see you next time on Inside The Huddle!