Carolina Panthers

Panthers Report Card: Week 2 vs. 49ers

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker (43) runs the ball during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) breaks up a pass during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 46-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

SECONDARY

BAfter last week’s outing it was clear that the Panthers secondary may be a bit of a work in progress and this week showed that things should eventual be looking up for this group. While 242 yards and two scores from Gabbert isn’t a great stat line for a passing defense to allow, there were still positives to takeaway. Rookie cornerback James Bradberry notched his first career interception to officially end the game and overall had a much better outing and even graded out as the best CB in Week 2 according to Pro Football Focus for giving up a passer rating of zero. Fellow rookie Daryl Worley saw his fair share of defensive snaps as well and made some nice plays including a pass breakup on a third down play. The unit made a few gaffes in coverage on Vance McDonald’s 75-yard score and on Torrey Smith’s touchdown in the second quarter, but progress was shown and once the miscues are cleaned up this unit could wind up as a solid one in time.Next: SPECIAL TEAMS

Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) tries to outrun the tackle of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (13) during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 46-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

SPECIAL TEAMS

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