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Panthers offense: Regular season report card

By Brandon Scott

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers huddles the offense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers huddles the offense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Offensive tackle Matt Kalil #75, center Tyler Larsen #69, offensive guard Andrew Norwell #68 and teammates take the field before playing against the New York Jets during the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line: 76, C

B- at 49ers, F vs. Bills, F vs. Saints, B- at Patriots
C at Lions, D vs. Eagles, D at Bears, B at Bucs
B- vs. Falcons, A vs. Dolphins, B- at Jets, B- at Saints
B+ vs. Vikings, B+ vs. Packers, B vs. Buccaneers, C at Falcons

Early the offensive line struggled with a new left tackle lacking live action with their starting quarterback. Once the Panthers allowed Newton to run freely it appeared lanes opened up for the backs and quarterback.

Newton has succeeded both on designed runs and by virtue of his inventive nature when pressed to scramble. Lacking their anchor, center Ryan Kalil, backup Tyler Larsen filled in admirably for a majority of the season.

Both tackle Daryl Williams and guard Andrew Norwell have played brilliantly along with Trai Turner, who should return from a concussion for the playoffs. If he does, this unit should continue their improved play after a rocky start.

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