Defense finds turnovers but injuries prove too much to overcome – Carolina Panthers

Defense finds turnovers but injuries prove too much to overcome  Carolina Panthers

GREEN BAY — The Panthers defense was a tale of two truths Thursday night, as Carolina fell 27-19 to the Green Bay Packers. On one hand, the group found opportunities to the tune of two turnovers on defense, more than they had in recent weeks, and five passes defensed against the most pass-happy team in the NFL, as well as a stand with just under five minutes to play that gave the offense a chance for a game-tying drive. ​On the other hand, the group suffered yet another injury in the secondary Thursday night, proving to be one too many for a decimated group against, again, a very pass-happy Packers offense, and were on the field for 67 plays.

“They're talented, they're explosive and all that stuff, but we knew that," said safety Nick Scottand we got to do a better job from the start just shutting that down early. The first defensive turnover was a forced fumble (the second of the game, with the first coming on special teams) by Scott, recovered by linebacker Bobby Okereke. But the offense couldn’t convert it into points and was forced to punt.On the ensuing drive, Jordan Love hit a 53-yard deep shot to Christian Watson. “The big play, to Watson there kind of broke it open,” said coach Dave Canales. It was