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Three key matchups for Carolina Panthers against Baltimore Ravens

By Danny Jaillet

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 22: Quarterbacks Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens and Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers talk after a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 22: Quarterbacks Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens and Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers talk after a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 07: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants makes a touchdown catch against James Bradberry #24 and Mike Adams #29 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 07: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants makes a touchdown catch against James Bradberry #24 and Mike Adams #29 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Panthers cornerbacks vs. wide receivers

The Carolina Panthers cornerbacks will be tested against the Ravens deep wide receiver core. Although their receivers may not be putting up huge numbers, talent is abound at the position.

John Brown is Baltimore’s leading receiver. He has 28 catches for 554 yards and four touchdowns. Averaging 19.9 yards per catch, he has done a really nice job of spreading the field. Given how his performance has declined over the past couple of seasons, Michael Crabtree was sort of an afterthought when Baltimore acquired him back in March. Totaling 35 catches for 402 yards and two touchdowns, he has filled the role of a complementary receiver nicely. The same goes for Willie Snead. Catching 33 passes for 336 yards and a touchdown, he has provided quarterback Joe Flacco with yet another weapon.

Again, these wideouts probably are not going to be making headlines anytime soon. The Panthers still should keep an eye on them, as they can do damage if left unnoticed. Currently, the Panther passing defense is ranked No. 9 in the entire league with 1,562 yards given up on the season. They rank number 17 in the entire league with 260 yards given up per game. Those aren’t the worst numbers in the league, but they could certainly be better.

The Panther secondary needs to be ready for this matchup on Sunday. Between the arm of Flacco and the talent that this group of receivers possess, Carolina could be in for a long afternoon if they play poorly. Especially after getting off to a rough start in last Sunday’s game against the Eagles, they certainly want to get back on the right track early. As noted earlier this week, the Panthers defense is still learning each other’s tendencies. Hopefully Sunday will be another step in the right direction for coordinator Eric Washington and Co.

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