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: Shaq Green-Thompson #54 of the Carolina Panthers tackles A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the first 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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Luke Kuechly gave fans their second scare of the season, exiting during the fourth quarter and retiring to the locker room. Fortunately, he was treated quickly for dehydration and able to return, where he registered an interception as time expired.

This group has performed well in the absence of veteran linebacker and captain Thomas Davis, who is set to return after one more game. Shaq Thompson led the team with seven solo tackles (eight total) and continues to impress in an expanded role.

Rookie fifth-round pick Jermaine Carter played three defensive snaps for his first action of the season.

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