Carolina Panthers: Week 1 Offensive grades vs. Dallas Cowboys

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Alex Armah #40 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 09: Alex Armah #40 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Running Back: B-

An early fumble by running back Christian McCaffrey halted the Panthers first possession which appeared to be heading for the end zone. It didn’t correlate into anything for the Cowboys but was an unfortunate occurrence for a second-year back expected to receive a majority of the carries this season.

McCaffrey responded well and ultimately ended up with 50 yards on 10 carries in addition to leading all Panthers players with six receptions (45 yards). New addition C.J. Anderson also averaged five yards per carry looking like a strong contender to earn more responsibility as the season progresses.

Fullback Alex Armah scored his first career touchdown to start the fourth quarter – a one-yard plunge into the end zone.

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