Game#10 Patriots at Panthers

[ohara]

Monday Night Football comes back to Charlotte! This is a huge game for both teams. 6-3 Panthers try to make it 6 in a row against a very good Patriots team who is 8-1. Panthers resigned Dan Conner to add to LB depth. If healthy, this is a big sign. Not sure how bad Blackburn is hurt so we need the depth.

Can the defense stop the quick efficient passing from Brady? Will be a tough task. Can Cam stay accurate to make the Patriots respect the pass and allow the running backs to do their thing?

This will will be decided by a TD or less. I have no idea who wins. But I hope it's the Panthers. Cannot let up as the Saints keep winning and we have to stay close to have a chance to take the division.

[ohara]

Panther's defense doing it again! Up 10-0 halfway thru the 2nd. Two sacks by the defense. Cam has a TD pass to LaFell. Team looks real good, but they have to keep it up. Brady can strike quickly.

[ohara]

10 - 3 Panthers at the half. Terrific defense again.

[ohara]

Cheap shop on Johnson takes out his right leg. Panthers should retaliate and hit Brady low and take out his knee.
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Brady to Gronk and the game is tied 10 - 10 early in the 3rd.

[ohara]

Great answer by Carolina. Cam with a great scramble, then a pass to Olsen for a TD. Panthers up 17 - 10 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd qtr. Defense has to step up without Johnson on the line.

[ohara]

17 - 17. Defense has to adjust now because the Patriots have figured it out. Cannot stop them this 3rd qtr. Need to score again and then change up the D

[ohara]

20-17 Patriots. Panthers need a TD and then a stop for the win.

2 minute warning and Panthers down near the red zone. Need to run time and score a TD!

[ohara]

Ginn with a TD catch. Panthers lead 24 - 20 with 1 minute to go! Cam efficient with 3 TD and no INT

[ohara]

Convert a 4th a 10. Clutch!

[ohara]

6 seconds left and ball on the Panther 25.

[ohara]

Picked off, flag thrown and then picked up. Panthers win!