NFL Week 3 Game Recap: Seattle Seahawks 37, Carolina Panthers 27

Without Bryce Young in the lineup, the Carolina Panthers gave a good account of themselves but still came out on the losing end of a 37-27 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Offensive spotlight: In a hole for much of the game, Andy Dalton was forced to put the ball in the air 58 times for the Panthers as the relief starter. He completed 34 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 6.4 yards per attempt. His average depth of target was 8.3 yards downfield, and despite the Panthers' offense continuing to have issues, Dalton showed there is more production to be had.

Defensive spotlight: The Seattle pass rush was largely absent through the first two weeks of the season, but Carolina’s offensive line allowed them to show up in this game, pressuring Andy Dalton a healthy amount, aided by the must-pass game script. Though there was significant pressure, only two linemen had a pass-rush win rate above 10% (and only barely) on the first run of data.

Rookie spotlight: With a depleted Seahawks secondary, much focus was on rookie first-round pick Devon Witherspoon. He was targeted a massive 11 times but allowed just three catches for 19 yards, with as many pass breakups (one) as first downs allowed. He was also flagged for illegal contact during a route, a refereeing decision that head coach Pete Carroll was livid about.

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