The Panthers are reeling at 1-5 in this early NFL season, but can the Commanders win the battle at the line of scrimmage and not let their run game take over?
The Washington Commanders host the Carolina Panthers in their week seven matchup and are looking to improve to 5-2 following a tough loss against the Baltimore Ravens. We previewed the matchup against the Carolina Panthers in the latest Trap or Dive episode. One of the biggest questions heading into the game revolves around the defense’s ability to overcome its losses at the defensive line and control the line of scrimmage. The Carolina Panthers come into the game with one win on the year, but the team’s strength is undoubtedly in their offensive line, and rightfully so. The Panthers boast one of the lowest pressure and sack rates in the NFL, but they also have one of the better yards per-carry averages in the league. Carolina comes into this week’s matchup averaging 130 rushing yards per game over its last four games. This presents another opportunity for the Commanders’ defense to find answers to stopping the run.
You can listen to the full Trap or Dive game preview below. We discussed:
- Kliff Kingsbury abandoned the run game in Baltimore but should bounce back against Carolina
- Jayden Daniels wins Rookie of the Week honors again, and Chicago Bears fans have meltdowns online
- Jonathan Allen’s impact on Johnny Newton
- Will the Panthers’ offensive line and the rush attack keep Carolina in the game?
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