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Grading the Panthers offense at New England

By Brandon Scott

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 01: Fozzy Whittaker #43 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 01: Fozzy Whittaker #43 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 01: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers huddles with teammates during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line: B-

Backup center Tyler Larsen continues to impress in the absence of veteran captain Ryan Kalil. For the third straight week Larsen anchored the Panthers offensive line and arguably had his best performance to date.

The line protected Newton allowing only two sacks and repeatedly gave the franchise quarterback time to find open targets down the field. After weeks of poor play and pressure, Newton’s big day was also the result of good offensive line play.

One of the few negatives occurred when guard Trai Turner was removed for injury and backup Amini Silatolu immediately was called for holding forcing the Panthers first three-and-out of the game midway through the fourth quarter.

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