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: Tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by linebacker Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Linebacker: B

Thomas Davis finished second in tackles with six while defending two passes for the Panthers in his season debut. Playing nearly every defensive snap, the Carolina coaches couldn’t help but keep Davis on the field as he continues to contribute for this group.

Luke Kuechly racked up nine tackles, leading the Panthers defense and continually appeared to be motioning the defense to get going. After surrendering the early scores, this group appeared to settle down leading the way for a Panthers opportunity at a comeback.

Unfortunately the hole was too deep but the play from this particular unit continues to impress. Shaq Thompson added four tackles of his own, including the third sack of Smith for the Panthers.

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