Uh, how did we allow that to happen??

[Foxmustgo]

Seriously, I have no idea

The defense was not playing conservative and Trgo learned his lesson

people were moving all over the place and there were many blitzes

job well done Trgo

but I did notice Lucas getting burned again and again and again and again

good grief

The offense sputtered in the 2nd half

I have no explanation for that

we were moving the ball like mess and then BAM, we do squat

I dont know if its coaching or what but get it fixed

and thank u Kasay

[Mr. Scot]

Otah being out explains the offensive issues. Gross channeling Todd Steussie didn't help.

Defense? Honestly, given that they played without both Kemo and Lewis, I'm amazed they played as well as they did.

[bryn10]

sounds like we had a couple injuries on the offensive line

[Foxmustgo]

still, how does the defense just completely collapse in the 4th after playing so well?

I dont get it

[neverlosethefeeling]

I would have liked to see DeAngelo Williams more in the 2nd half. It seemed to me like there was more Stewart in there.

I don't really think the offense sputtered though, we only had one 3-and-out the entire game.

And I am not impressed with people's ability on this board to overlook the other team and credit/discredit the Panthers first.

Drew Brees is only the 2nd quarterback in NFL history to pass for over 500 yards. He's had games like that all season against everyone. Yeah, we made some mistakes in the secondary...and yes Lucas got burned a time or two again this game. But Drew Brees is the best passer in the NFL this season yardage wise.

Congrats, Panthers! You earned it!

[Foxmustgo]

still, how does the defense just completely collapse in the 4th after playing so well?

I dont get it

[PhillyB]

the saints have the number one offense in the league.

we were missing our two starting interior guys, who are critical to the pass rush... i'm amazed we still had one. it meant dropping DB's into the mix, leaving more 1-on-1 coverage, more risks... truth is, for us to stop them with those kind of injuries, and their status, and their desparation, and their motivation, is a huge win for carolina. job well-done, fellas.

[Cpt slay a ho]

offesive for not scoring untill the last seconds,wow if you though trogvac did a good job your wrong my friend.

too many zones,brees pick it a part.man woulda been nice.

but when you know a team hast to,and i mean hast to pass,and there's nothing you can do about,then you sir have fail and need to be replace

[1789Cardiac Cats9020]

Maybe...just maybe Drew BRees played a good game? Remember, there is no defense for a perfect throw...but yeah, like I've been saying for a while now...Ken Lucas HAS TO GO

[cookinbrak]

Our coverage (not saying anybody's name, Lucas) isn't that great. If you don't apply pressure, Brees has time to pass at will.

We have so much success running the ball, why do we stop after we get a lead?

[catz]

I would have liked to see DeAngelo Williams more in the 2nd half. It seemed to me like there was more Stewart in there.

I don't really think the offense sputtered though, we only had one 3-and-out the entire game.

And I am not impressed with people's ability on this board to overlook the other team and credit/discredit the Panthers first.

Drew Brees is only the 2nd quarterback in NFL history to pass for over 500 yards. He's had games like that all season against everyone. Yeah, we made some mistakes in the secondary...and yes Lucas got burned a time or two again this game. But Drew Brees is the best passer in the NFL this season yardage wise.

Congrats, Panthers! You earned it!

I agree! Baker only punted twice! well one punt and one wiff!

[JBloc]

I don't understand why we continued to blitz our linebackers when it was obvious we were not reaching Brees and he was exploiting our single coverage across the middle.

[catz]

I don't understand why we continued to blitz our linebackers when it was obvious we were not reaching Brees and he was exploiting our single coverage across the middle.

Actually I thought it was great that we *were* blitzing! quite refreshing - knowing that he was going to throw it.

[KillerKat]

Otah being out explains the offensive issues. Gross channeling Todd Steussie didn't help.

Defense? Honestly, given that they played without both Kemo and Lewis, I'm amazed they played as well as they did.

I have no idea how Gross got in the Pro Bowl. He is a false start machine.