Carolina Panthers: Week 3 Defensive grades vs. Cincinnati Bengals

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 23: Efe Obada #94 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 23: Bryan Cox #91 of the Carolina Panthers strips the ball from Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line: A

The Panthers returned to their preseason and Week 1 form against the Bengals on Sunday. Aided by two sacks from Mario Addison and Obada, Carolina kept consistent pressure on Dalton all game long.

After being gashed for numerous long runs one week ago, the Carolina front four contained the Bengals rushing attack. Without Joe Mixon, who was sidelined due to a minor knee surgery, the Bengals failed to ever get anything going in terms of their ground game.

Moving forward this unit needs to get similar production to benefit those playing behind them and help this defense be successful.

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