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Best and worst PFF grades from Panthers' Week 2 loss to Chargers

anthony rizzuti
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers rolls out under pressure from Kimani Vidal #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers rolls out under pressure from Kimani Vidal #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

The Carolina Panthers gave us some more of the same here in Week 2. Sunday's home opener, like last week's regular-season opener, yielded a punchless performance—leading to a 26-3 loss at the hands of the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

Their outing also led to some more of the same from Pro Football Focus.

Here are the best and worst grades from the latest defeat:

Best of the offense

Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) gets tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (6) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) gets tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (6) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

1. RG Robert Hunt: 74.1

2. TE Jordan Matthews: 69.8

3. RT Taylor Moton: 67.1

4. RB Miles Sanders: 67.0

5. RB Chuba Hubbard: 65.7

Both Hunt, who finished in the top five last week, and Moton didn't allow a single pressure.

Hubbard led the offense with 64 rushing yards on 10 carries.

Worst of the offense

Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

12. WR Jonathan Mingo: 52.3

13. LG Damien Lewis: 51.6

14. WR Xavier Legette: 51.1

15. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders: 42.1

16. QB Bryce Young: 38.8

Young ends up at the very bottom for the second straight game, passing for a career-low 84 yards and an interception. His 32.6 grade last week and his 38.8 grade this week account for second- and third-worst PFF marks of his career.

Best of the defense

Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) intercepts a ball intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) as safety Xavier Woods (25) looks on in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) intercepts a ball intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) as safety Xavier Woods (25) looks on in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

1. FS Jordan Fuller: 74.1

2. CB Jaycee Horn: 69.5

3. CB Mike Jackson: 65.7

4. ILB Shaq Thompson: 65.4

5. DT Jayden Peevy: 58.6

Horn bounced back after being on the butt of a 29-yard touchdown pass to wideout Quentin Johnston in the first quarter. He allowed just five more receiving yards the rest of the way out while picking up his first interception of the season and three stops.

Worst of the defense

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass in front of Jadeveon Clowney #7 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass in front of Jadeveon Clowney #7 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

12. OLB Eku Leota: 49.4

13. DE A'Shawn Robinson: 46.2

14. DT Nick Thurman: 45.4

15. DE LaBryan Ray: 43.1

16. OLB Jadeveon Clowney: 30.5

Clowney was tied for a team-high two pressures, but was charged with a pair of catches for 30 yards.

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