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Carolina Panthers defense: Performance analysis through 12 games

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: Luke Kuechly #59 talks to teammate Mike Adams #29 of the Carolina Panthers against the New York Giants in the second quarter 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: Luke Kuechly #59 talks to teammate Mike Adams #29 of the Carolina Panthers against the New York Giants in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 08: David DeCastro #66 of the Pittsburgh Steelers shoves Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers after a late hit on Ben Roethlisberger #7 during the third quarter in the game at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Secondary: 75, C

B vs. Cowboys, C- at Falcons, C+ vs. Bengals, C vs. Giants
C at Redskins, D- at Eagles, A+ vs. Ravens, A vs. Buccaneers
F at Steelers, C at Lions, F vs. Seahawks, F at Buccaneers

Up and down performances haunted the Carolina secondary during the first half of the season but the group performed well enough to keep the team in games. However, after being victimized by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his receivers, this unit has struggled.

Depth behind rookie Donte Jackson is a huge issue and the Panthers have allowed numerous plays deep, down the field – especially late in ball games. This unfortunate combination has provided for critical mistakes in a couple losses and an inability to play with any consistency has plagued this group all year.

Hampered by the absence of a pass rush, the secondary knows they’re going to be tested and no unit can provide consistent coverage for extended periods of time.

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