Tag: Mario Addison

Panthers OLB Mario Addison fined by NFL for hit on Matt Ryan

According to a report by Joe Person at the Athletic, Panthers outside linebacker Mario Addison has been fined $21,056 for his hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan last week. 

According to a report by Joe Person at the Athletic, Panthers outside linebacker Mario Addison has been fined $21,056 for his hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan last week.

Addison’s penalty was declined by Atlanta because of the huge gain Julio Jones got on the play against Luke Kuechly in coverage.

Last weekend before the game, Addison shared some trash talk on his Instagram page directed at Ryan, calling him a crybaby. While Addison was able to collect a sack, the Panthers lost to the Falcons for the 15th time in Ryan’s career 23 starts against Carolina.

Addison leads the team with eight sacks this season. He will be come a free agent at the end of the year and needs re-signing.

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Panthers Highlights: Mario Addison backs up trash talk, sacks Matt Ryan

Watch him bring down Ryan for his team-leading eighth sack of the season.

Mario Addison talked some trash about Matt Ryan on Instagram Saturday afternoon, calling him a crybaby. Addison just backed his words up with a play. Watch him bring down Ryan for his team-leading eighth sack of the season.

Younghoe Koo missed the field goal after the sack. An early pick by Kyle Allen helped put the Panthers behind, though. The Falcons lead 3-0.

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Panthers OLB Mario Addison mocks Matt Ryan on Instagram

The veteran edge rusher just shared a post on Instagram mocking Matt Ryan, saying “it’s time to send this CRYBABY back home with dat L.”

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Time to send this CRYBABY back home with dat L

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Mario Addison sounds excited for tomorrow’s NFC South matchup with the Falcons. The veteran Panthers pass rusher just shared a post on Instagram mocking Matt Ryan, writing “Time to send this CRYBABY back home with dat L.”

Addison has had some strong performances against Atlanta in the past. In 13 career meetings, he’s totaled four sacks, 10 quarterback hits and seven tackles for a loss.

Ryan is no pushover, though. He’s 14-8 against Carolina in his career.

Addison got off to a hot start this season, posting 6.5 sacks over his first five games. However, Addison only has half a sack in his last three. His matchup with Falcons Pro Bowl left tackle Jake Matthews is one we’ll be keeping an eye on Sunday.

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Panthers vs. Falcons: 4 matchups to watch Week 11

The Panthers will be hosting the Falcons this week in their third NFC South game of the season. 

The Panthers will be hosting the Falcons this week in their third NFC South game of the year. A win should keep them afloat in a crowded wild card race, but a loss might effectively sink any realistic hope of making the postseason.

Here are four key matchups we will be watching on Sunday.

Panthers’ backup corners vs. Calvin Ridley

Calvin Ridley
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James Bradberry missed last week’s game against the Packers, but he’s expected to play and should be able to hold his own against Julio Jones. However, Donte Jackson and Ross Cockrell might both be ruled out, which would leave Carolina rather thin at cornerback. That means Cole Luke and Corn Elder could both see significant playing time. With tight end Austin Hooper out, it will leave Atlanta’s options on offense very limited if they can shut down Ridley. In his two meetings with the Panthers last season, Ridley totaled 154 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He only needed seven catches to get those numbers.

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