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Carolina Panthers scoring early, one key to a win vs. Baltimore Ravens

By Brandon Scott

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 28: Tight end Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled in the first quarter by free safety Darian Stewart #24 of the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 28: Tight end Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled in the first quarter by free safety Darian Stewart #24 of the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 28, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 07: Graham Gano #9 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after making a 63 yard field goal to win the game against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Special Teams

Entering the season, special teams play was a strong factor for the Panthers. For a roster loaded in talent, this unit was solid in terms of personnel and benefited from punter Michael Palardy and kicker Graham Gano.

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However, since proving they were incredibly reliable as Gano nailed a career long 63-yard game winning field goal last time Carolina played inside Bank of America Stadium, he’s been anything but in terms of kicking.

The Panthers have missed an extra point in each of the last two games and penalties forced Rivera to punt twice last game. Gano missed a field goal too which was negated by one penalty but despite the wind, it hasn’t been a great couple of weeks for this unit.

If Carolina hopes to win on Sunday, especially in what is expected to be a defensive battle, they need Gano to be true and Palardy to help flip the field when called upon. A return to putting the “special” back into special teams would lift the Panthers chances of a victory over Baltimore.

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The Panthers and Ravens kick off on Sunday, October 28 at 1:00pm ET.

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