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Carolina Panthers midseason report card

ByLuke Tucker|
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Teammates Kyle Allen #7 and Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Teammates Kyle Allen #7 and Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Defensive Backs: B+

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 22: Cornerback Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. It was Jackson’s second interception of the game. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 22: Cornerback Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. It was Jackson’s second interception of the game. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

The Carolina defense is currently giving up the eighth-fewest passing yards in all of football, and has intercepted more passes (12) than they’ve allowed touchdowns (10). Four Panthers have multiple interceptions (three defensive backs, the other is Kuechly), and as a team, they have picked off the second-most passes in the league.James Bradberryis having a career year in 2019, andDonte Jacksonis Carolina’s most exciting defensive back sinceJosh Norman. Add in the return ofTre Bostonand the solid play fromEric Reid, it makes sense why the Panthers are one of the best in the league at defending the pass. EvenJavien ElliottandRoss Cockrellhave made key contributions through the first half of the season.

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