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Grading the Panthers defense vs. Green Bay

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Green Bay Packers before their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Green Bay Packers before their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 17: Kawann Short #99 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line: B

Green Bay attempted to move quickly, keeping Carolina from changing their front four pass rushers often during the contest. While the strategy worked to some degree, eventually the Panthers broke through with three sacks, two and one-half from the defensive line.

Both Julius Peppers and Mario Addison recorded one-half sack a piece allowing both to reach double digits for the season. Fellow lineman Wes Horton added a full sack and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei paired with linebacker Thomas Davis late in the game to bring down Rodgers.

The group also made running the football difficult throughout the day for Green Bay, receiving good contributions from Vernon Butler, Kyle Love and Bryan Cox, Jr.

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