Welcome to the newest edition of the Weekly Stat Review! This week was an abject failure on all fronts for the Carolina Panthers. That may even be putting it lightly.
If you managed to watch all 60 minutes, I commend your commitment. If you didn’t, I’m happy you found something more productive to do with your Sunday. Allow me to fill you in on our buffet of stats so you at least know how poor the effort was.
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Percentage of plays that qualify as an explosive play. Explosive plays being a carry of 10 or more yards or a pass attempt gaining 20 or more yards.
Week 7 vs. TB: 7.4%
2026 average: 10.2% (10th in NFL)
2025: 8.8% (23rd in NFL)
Percentage of dropbacks with a pressure or sack allowed
Week 7 vs. TB: 15.8%
2026 average: League ranking will be updated when available.
2025: 30.9%
Rate of 3rd downs that converted to 1st downs.
Week 7 vs. TB: 54.5%
2026 average: 41.0% (15th in NFL)
2025: 36.5% (25th in NFL)
Percentage of coverage snaps spent in a zone defense.
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2026 average: 80% (7th in NFL)
2025: 78% zone coverage
Percentage of pass rush opportunities that resulted in a sack or pressure.
Week 7 vs. TB:9.1%
2026 average: 13.7% (28th in NFL)
2025: 10.1% (31st in NFL)
Rate of 3rd downs allowed to be converted into 1st downs.
Week 7 vs. TB: 58.3%
2026 average: 44.4% (21st in NFL)
2025: 48.1% (32nd in NFL)
I couldn’t choose between two equally damning and sad statistics. Enjoy both of these delightful nuggets on your Carolina Panthers:
