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Carolina Panthers 2018 full season performance: Offense

By Brandon Scott

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers huddles with teammates in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers huddles with teammates in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 30: D.J. Moore #12 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Receivers: 81, 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
B at Steelers, C at Lions, A+ vs. Seahawks, C+ at Buccaneers
C at Browns, D vs. Saints, D vs. Falcons, A- at Saints

Youth was the focus for a wide receiver and tight end group that began to emerge as the season transpired. Veteran tight end Greg Olsen was again sidelined with a foot injury, opening the door for rookie Ian Thomas to develop a rapport with Newton and fit into the offense.

On the outside, the rise of first-round pick D.J. Moore coupled with Curtis Samuel filled a void vacated by Devin Funchess and an injured Torrey Smith. The latter showed signs of a promising Panthers season but injuries derailed his season.

Funchess, in a contract year, failed to gain any notoriety after being considered the team’s leading receiver. His days in a Panthers uniform are likely over unless he’s willing to accept a significantly reduced contract than what he may receive on the free agent market.

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