Did the Panthers achieve the factors they set?

The Carolina Panthers went into Nashville yesterday to face the Tennessee Titans in what some people called a trap game for the Panthers, while others thought the Panthers were a sure lock for the victory.

If you remember, we previously discussed some factors to watch in the Panthers versus Titans game. So now you ask, how did those factors play out?

The first factor was Marcus Mariota and how well he would play after passing for 371 yards and four touchdowns, including the game winner last week against the New Orleans Saints.

After an initial possession of three-and-out, Mariota looked like he would return to his form from last week leading the Titans downfield for a touchdown. All of the…