Carolina Panthers Week 3 grades at Arizona Cardinals

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers shakes hands with head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals after the end of the game at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Panthers won 38-20. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 22: Cornerback Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. It was Jackson’s second interception of the game. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

Defense

Defensive Line: A+
Linebackers: A
Defensive Backs: A-

Star plays and impressive performances could be found throughout the defense. From up front, linebackers and those in the secondary, each unit did their best to contain a potent Cardinals offense and came away pleased.

Cornerback Donte Jackson had two interceptions but may have been overshadowed by the shear amount of pressure generated throughout the game. Up front and off the edge, Carolina successfully put Murray into bad situations creating eight sacks. Mario Addison had three and rookie Christian Miller got the first two of his NFL career.

Linebacker Shaq Thompson also had a sack while leading the team with 11 tackles to just barely outpace Luke Kuechly (10). Ten points were scored off turnovers as the defense and offense worked harmoniously together.

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