Carolina Panthers secure road win despite turnovers
Despite three turnovers, the Carolina Panthers improve to 2-2.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was ruled out well before game time but Kyle Allen proved he could keep the team in contention with an impressive performance against the Cardinals one week ago. Four touchdown passes kept the Panthers playoff hopes alive after an impressive 38-20 win over Arizona and despite an inability to protect the football in the pocket, Allen again led Carolina to victory.
The Panthers backup quarterback fumbled three times while under pressure or trying to scramble for yardage but fortunately, it only resulted in seven points for the opposition. During each of the first two turnovers, the Panthers forced a punt and interception of their own before finally yielding a touchdown to the Texans.
Overcoming turnovers is typically something many teams have a hard time trying to combat but for Carolina, their continued pressure and relentless defense ultimately helped secure a victory. The Panthers sacked opposing quarterback DeShaun Watson six times and forced a critical turnover of their own late in the fourth quarter.
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Relentless pressure and a final strip-sack by defensive tackle Vernon Butler (fumble recovered by safety Eric Reid) secured a 16-10 victory for the Panthers. After starting 0-2, Carolina has now evened their record before returning home next week to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Allen improved to 3-0 in career starts as the Panthers hope to remain competitive and in playoff contention while Newton is absent. Sidelined with a foot injury, the timetable for a healthy return is uncertain but the Panthers have an early bye week (Week 7) before a potential 10 week run at the postseason.
After overcoming the three turnovers at Houston and still securing a victory, chances are Carolina can continue to field a competitive team regardless of an injury to their franchise quarterback. Doing so keeps hope alive while also raising questions about the future of both Allen and Newton.
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Regardless of any potential answers, winning now continues to be the ultimate goal.