The Chargers currently trail the Panthers at the halfway mark by the score of 18-7.
Here are a few things that have stood out:
Losing turnover battle
The team has put a big emphasis on winning the turnover battle this season, and they’re failing up to this point, losing the battle 3-0. The Chargers fumbled the ball twice, threw an interception and the Panthers turned it into 13 points.
Where’s the defense?
The Panthers had great field position for the majority of the first half after forcing three turnovers. While the Chargers defense only allowed one touchdown, the middle of the field and run defense has been suspect. Los Angeles has no answer for the speed of wide receiver Robby Anderson, and the defensive line is getting bullied up front. Another thing that has been crucial is the penalties. Defensive tackle Jerry Tillery was called for neutral zone infraction on a field goal attempt. It led to the lone Carolina touchdown.
Questionable call
Among the head-scratching calls made by the referees was the offensive pass interference on wide receiver Mike Williams late in the second quarter. Williams barely placed a hand on the defensive back, and had it not been called, it would’ve been a 45-yard play to put the Chargers in Panthers territory. Instead, it led to Justin Herbert’s interception.
#Panthers bailed out big time on this offensive pass interference on Chargers Mike Williams.
Bucs got away with more than this last week.#KeepPounding #CARvsLAC pic.twitter.com/9y2pWFnd5l
— Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌️ (@PanthersAnalyst) September 27, 2020
