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Carolina Panthers: Week 2 Defensive grades at Atlanta Falcons

By Brandon Scott

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ito Smith #25 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ito Smith #25 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 16: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to a play during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Linebacker: C-

Luke Kuechly led the way with eight tackles, including two for a loss but it wasn’t enough. Even the Panthers defensive captain was reached by offensive center Alex Mack on more than one occasion and blocked from the play.

Shaq Thompson had a nice stop on third-down forcing the ball back to Carolina with a little over a minute to play but he too had already allowed a touchdown to tight end Austin Hooper just before halftime.

This unit wasn’t helped by the poor play of those in front of them but they could have used a bit more consistency in their own performance.

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