Carolina Panthers: Week 3 Offensive grades vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Running Back: A+

Turner relied on sophomore running back Christian McCaffrey to carry the load and it paid off. McCaffrey finished with his first 100-yard rushing game, eclipsing the mark by 84 yards, and his previous best of 66 yards versus Atlanta in Week 9 last year.

McCaffrey never found the end zone but a 45-yard run in the first quarter set up Carolina for an early tying touchdown, opening the Carolina scoring. He also added just 10 yards through the air on two targets after being a key contributor against Atlanta one week ago.

C.J. Anderson only received two carries earning just shy of 10 yards but picked up where McCaffrey left off in the passing game. The veteran running back hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass just prior to the two-minute warning before the break.

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