Carolina Panthers Week 8 grades at San Francisco 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 27: Punt returner Reggie Bonnafon #39 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Levi’s Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Special Teams

Kicker: B+
Punter: A
Punt Return: C-
Kick Return: B-

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On a windy afternoon, kicker Joey Slye nailed his lone field goal attempt from 41 yards out and punter Michael Palardy continued to shine on special teams.

After releasing Ray-Ray McCloud, the Panthers called on Brandon Zylstra for punt return duties and he immediately bobbled the first fair catch but luckily recovered.

Seemingly always in search of a legitimate return man, Carolina turned to multiple options on kickoff as the search for a primary individual continues. Reggie Bonnafon, DeAndrew White and Zylstra all received opportunities as the 49ers continually piled up points all afternoon.

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The Panthers now return home to host the Tennessee Titans (4-4) next week.