Ryan Tannehill may not be lethal, but holding him to 16-for-34 completions for 198 yards, no touchdowns and three picks is impressive -- as is limiting Derrick Henry to just 63 rushing yards on 15 carries. They'll be facing a Panthers offense led by a rookie quarterback who is lacking elite weapons. That feels favorable, on paper, that the defense can turn in another stout showing.Bryce Young has had his fair share of games under the spotlight with Alabama, but the NFL is a whole new level.
But while no one is expecting a raw Young, head coach Frank Reich and Co. to do serious damage yet, it could be a rough showing for the team under the lights considering how good the Saints defense can be on their day. Let's see what the Panthers do to simplify the game for Young on his prime time debut.The Browns' commanding 24-3 win versus Cincinnati came down to how Jim Schwartz's defense prevented Joe Burrow and his elite weapons from causing any serious damage.
And while Nick Chubb collected 106 rushing yards on 18 carries, he's yet to score a rushing touchdown with Watson under center. If the defense can keep at it, the pressure will be on Watson to man the offense in what looks to be an ultra-competitive AFC North.Preseason results don't usually have any impact on how the regular season will go. There are just too many"what ifs?" once the starters rest.
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