Carolina Panthers special teams earn failing Week 6 grade

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) /

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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Running Back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line: C+

The Panthers reached Smith three times including a strip sack forced by Julius Peppers, his first of the season. Mario Addison added the other sack for a Carolina defensive front that was penetrated at times.

Peterson ran effectively and with a burst as the Washington line moved players out of the way. It was a disappointing performance after seeing a resurgence in the ability to get after the quarterback.

This group appears to still be working their way through the rotations despite defensive coordinator Eric Washington being the unit’s coach prior to his promotion.

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