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The Panthers D/ST allowed 27 points on 288 total yards with one interception, one fumble recovery and three sacks on Sunday against Seattle.
Fantasy Impact
Carolina forced an interception and fumble of Sam Darnold. They nearly had another turnover or two as well. They will be needed to step up in Week 18 against Baker Mayfield and the Bucs offense.
The Carolina Panthers D/ST managed two sacks on Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield on Sunday, as well as a game-sealing interception in the 23-20 win.
Fantasy Impact
The Panthers forced the Bucs to move the ball slowly and methodically all game, with only a couple of splash plays being given up. Neither defense managed a turnover in this game until the final moments, when Mayfield threw a pick after expecting his receiver to break left, but he broke right. The errant pass went right into the waiting arms of Lathan Ransom. Fresh off a win, they will face a tough challenge next week against Seattle.
The Carolina Panthers D/ST racked up five sacks in the Panthers' 20-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
The Panthers' defense didn't force any turnovers, but was effective at getting to Tyler Shough. They'll look to have another good outing when they face off against Tampa Bay next week.
The Panthers D/ST allowed 28 points on 379 total yards with two interceptions, two sacks and a fumble recovery on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
It was an all or nothing day from a short-handed Panthers defense as they allowed a lot of big plays, but also forced three turnovers including a pick-six and a game-clinching fumble of Matthew Stafford. They remain a high upside unit in favorable matchups.
The Panthers' D/ST logged three interceptions while allowing 20 points in Monday night's loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Fantasy Impact
Carolina's defense wasn't able to log even a single sack on Monday and allowed San Francisco to score 20 points, but they were able to make up for that a bit by logging three interceptions against the 49ers. Still, this unit will not be a viable option moving forward, especially with a very tough matchup coming against the Rams next week.
