Carolina Panthers special teams earn failing Week 6 grade

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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Linebacker Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass to tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins in the first first quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

See how the Carolina Panthers defense performed against the Washington Redskins in Week 6.

Carolina Panthers veteran linebacker Thomas Davis returned to the lineup against Washington, performing well after serving a four game suspension. After surrendering 17 unanswered points, put into difficult circumstances via the special teams and offense, the defense seemed to improve as the game progressed, giving up just two second half field goals.

The pass rush was more evident but the deficiencies in the secondary continued to be apparent. Whether by miscommunication or missed assignment, Redskins quarterback Alex Smith found Vernon Davis wide open in the end zone as the Washington tight ends tormented Carolina for 84 yards and the score.

Running back Adrian Peterson rushed for 97 yards on 17 carries looking fully healthy after suffering an injury last week. At one point, Peterson gained 21 yards while losing a shoe as the Panthers defense again showed weakness defending the run.

Continue to see how each defensive unit and special teams graded out after a 23-17 road loss to the Washington Redskins.

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