Carolina Panthers Week 8 grades at San Francisco 49ers

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Carolina Panthers v San Francisco 49ers
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.

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

Schedule