In addition to a heartbreaking one-point loss, the Panthers suffered a couple of late injuries in Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Wide receiver D.J. Moore twisted and came down awkwardly on an errant pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the end zone that should have been a touchdown. Moore apparently hurt his ankle on the play.
However, coach Matt Rhule says that X-rays on Moore’s ankle were negative. He has not yet been ruled out for the Week 14 game against the Broncos after the bye.
Matt Rhule says X-rays on DJ Moore's ankle were negative. He's not sure about severity, but Moore has not been ruled out of Dec. 13 game vs. Broncos after the bye.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) November 30, 2020
Bridgewater was also hurt late in the game. Speaking with reporters today via Zoom, Teddy says his arm is completely fine and he woke up feeling good.
Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater says all good with his arm injured on the last offensive play in Sunday’s loss to Minnesota: “My arm is completely fine. I think I just got hit on the pass I threw. I am completely fine. I woke up feeling good.’’
https://t.co/Qpi3HzxiTi— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) November 30, 2020
The chemistry between Moore and Bridgewater has been just a little bit off all season. Moore has still managed to post 50 catches, 924 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Bridgewater also later admitted that he needs to make that throw.
Teddy Bridgewater, just now, on a virtual presser: “When DJ pops behind those linebackers, I’ve gotta make that throw. I know that.”
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) November 30, 2020
No one party should have to take the blame for this loss, but clearly something needs to change between now and the next time this team takes the field.
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