Carolina Panthers 2018 full season performance: Defense & special teams

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 04: Luke Kuechly #59 and teammate Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers react against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

See how each Carolina Panthers defensive and special teams unit performed in 2018.

The Carolina Panthers defense also underwent a coordinator change before the season and then again as coach Ron Rivera assumed responsibility for the play calling during the final few games of the year. Inconsistent performances hampered the Panthers all season as the team struggled to play well in all phases for an entire game.

Unfortunately for the defense, not much changed over the final four games other than two solid performances against the New Orleans Saints. The NFC South winner, Carolina held out of the end zone during their first meeting and pulled out a victory in a matchup of mostly reserves to finish the season.

Eric Washington was spared in season as Rivera adjusted his staff but this offseason more changes could be coming. Former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was let go after just one season leading the Arizona Cardinals and could return to his position with the Panthers.

Continue to view the grades earned by each defensive and special teams unit for their performance over the entire 2018 season.

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