6 takeaways from the Panthers’ close Week 12 loss to the Saints

Panthers vs. Saints: 6 takeaways from a close Week 12 loss.

The injury bug bit hard

Dontari Poe
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The Panthers’ front line has been the strength of their defense this year, despite missing Kawann Short for most of it. Their depth is about to be tested even more. Dontari Poe suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter and it appeared to be serious, so he may miss significant time. The offensive line also took a couple of hits, with left guard Greg Van Roten going down in the first half and the tackles shuffling late. Reid also suffered an ankle injury. We’ll see how the team adjusts this week.

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