The Carolina Panthers defense hasn’t been great so far this season, but it hasn’t been the dumpster fire that many people expected coming into the season. Through two weeks, the Panthers are 27th in points allowed per game, 15th in yards allowed per game, 21st in yards allowed per play, and 29th in defensive DVOA. Again, not good. But it’s not terrible.
On paper, Week 3 is the easiest match-up this defense has faced to date. The Los Angeles Chargers have been so-so moving the ball while struggling to put points on the board.