Bryce Young might stay on the bench a little longer.
After having the 2023 No. 1 pick on the bench and relying on an experienced Andy Dalton for week 3, the Carolina Panthers looked like a new team. They tore up the Las Vegas Raiders36-22, thanks to Dalton’s three touchdown passes.
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In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an initial look. Our experts have also nominated the game’s most outstanding player, highlighting his exceptional performance on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Who else but Andy Dalton? The veteran stepped in for a weakening Bryce Young and made three great shots while leading the team to over 30 points after Carolina had scored a total of 13 points in the previous two weeks.
Dalton completed both passes of 20 yards or more, one of which resulted in a touchdown.
RESULT
| Panther | robber | |
| Total score | 36 | 22 |
| Total number of offensive plays | 70 | 59 |
| Average EPA per game | 0.213 | -0.212 |
| Total Net Yards | 437 | 331 |
| Average yards per game | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Total number of first downs | 24 | 20 |
| Fast first downs | 8 | 2 |
| Pass on first down | 15 | 16 |
| Penalty for first downs | 1 | 2 |
| Efficiency in third down | 50% | 25% |
| Efficiency in fourth down | 0% | 13% |
| Possessions | 11 | 12 |
| Average playbacks per drive | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Average yards per trip | 36.4 | 25.5 |
| Average points per drive | 3 | 1.5 |
| Possessions in the Red Zone | 5 | 3 |
| Red Zone Games | 14 | 8 |
| Touchdowns in the Red Zone | 3 | 3 |
| Red Zone FGs | 2 | 0 |
| Scoring efficiency in the red zone | 100% | 100% |
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
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