Carolina Panthers need to watch for versatile Shaq Barrett

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Shaquil Barrett #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after sacking Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Shaquil Barrett #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after sacking Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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The Carolina Panthers will need to keep an eye on him.

The Carolina Panthers offensive line has an interesting matchup ahead of them. This time however, they are more prepared for it.  Shaquil Barrett has been an unstoppable force for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season. The last time these two teams played, Barrett recorded three sacks. With nine total on the season, he has been an unstoppable force.

This season has been kind of uncharacteristic for him, as prior to this season, he had never recorded more than four sacks in a season. It is safe to say that he has figured out what works. The Carolina Panthers offensive line will be in for a challenge, as they look to stop him and protect quarterback Kyle Allen.

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The Panthers did a decent job of protecting Allen last Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. They allowed three sacks in total. That is certainly not a great number. We would love to see the number be much lower. However, given the potency that the Jaguars’ defensive line possess, that is certainly a number that is acceptable.  They cannot afford to let Barrett get to the quarterback.

I have a feeling that this game will be one where the Panthers offensive line gets pushed back into the pocket a little bit. In that case, Allen will have to get the ball out quickly, and make adjustments with his throws. At times, he has been rather loose with the football. He cannot afford to do that again on Sunday. Barrett will make you pay, and this is a game that will already be an uphill battle for Carolina.

It be interesting to see how this matchup unfolds. Many teams have failed to figure out Barnett. The Carolina Panthers will certainly have their hands full. If I were them, I would bring a double-team on the offensive line. Of course, that sacrifices letting one defender run free, but that is the risk that Carolina will have to take. They will certainly need to stop him if they want to have any chance at winning.

I can’t wait to see how this all plays on Sunday. Hopefully, Carolina will come out on the winning end of things and keep the good momentum going. It is not going to be an easy game, but it’s is certainly a winnable game for Carolina.