Carolina Panthers offense: Mid-year performance analysis

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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 28: Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers signals first down after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Receviers: 84, B

B- vs. Cowboys, C- at Falcons, C vs. Bengals, B+ vs. Giants
B- at Redskins, C at Eagles, A vs. Ravens, A+ vs. Buccaneers

The Panthers wide receivers needed to be revamped and adding veteran Torrey Smith alongside Devin Funchess and a host of young, explosive talent seems to have done the trick. While there are still a fair number of drops, the dynamic playmaking capabilities of this group continue to trend toward the positive.

Rookie D.J. Moore has taken advantage of an increase in playing time as Smith has been sidelined with a knee injury and second-year prospect Curtis Samuel has also had an impact. Both have also not only contributed in the passing game but can effect the offense via the run.

Tight end Greg Olsen has returned from an early season setback when he aggravated a foot injury, and immediately picked up right where he left off. Rookie Ian Thomas filled in admirably but needs some more time to develop before being relied on consistently.

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