5 most disappointing Carolina Panthers vs. Washington in Week 11
By Dean Jones
Donte Jackson – Carolina Panthers CB
This was a bad day at the office for Donte Jackson. The cornerback has been nothing short of outstanding throughout the 2021 season so far and this blip with hopefully be nothing more than a one-game deal when it’s all said and done.
Jackson had a torrid time going up against Terry McLaurin. The wideout terrorized the former second-round pick out of LSU whenever they were facing each other, which became an ongoing source of frustration and something that threatened to boil over on occasions.
Credit to Jackson for fronting up and holding himself accountable following the contest. Stating that both he and others leaders should have done more when things weren’t falling in the team’s favor.
"“It’s solely on us. It’s what do we want to do with this thing. That comes back on the leaders. That comes back on the guys that have been in the fire plenty of times, who’ve been in hard times of adversity plenty of times to pull us out. I just want to be the best for my team and be that guy that makes plays in clutch situations. I just don’t think I was Action Jackson today. I just think I was number 26.”"
Jackson is set for another stern test of his credentials at the Miami Dolphins. Rookie wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been on a tear of late and is sure to give the veteran all he can handle on the road.
This is a crucial part of the year for Jackson, who won’t want this sort of standard to continue down the stretch and impact his money when it’s time for contract negotiations to begin.