Carolina Panthers stop Philadelphia Eagles tight end, other keys to victory

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after catching a pass with Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers defending on the play on November 10, 2014 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 23: Cam Newton #1 hands off to Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Control the Clock

Philadelphia has been solid against the run this season but Carolina needs to establish a ground game to stay competitive. The Eagles offense has been solid and the best way to keep quarterback Carson Wentz and his group from scoring is to keep them off the field.

Cam Newton has improved his accuracy numbers this season but incomplete passes that stop the clock only provide more time for Wentz and company to operate. The Panthers need to get running back Christian McCaffrey going and keep the clock moving while sustaining long, time consuming drives that result in points.

Coupled with creating turnovers and not giving away possessions, if Carolina has more opportunities on offense then they should leave Philadelphia with their first road win of the season.

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