The Carolina Panthers dropped to 1-3 following a 34-24 loss to the previously winless Cincinnati Bengals. Let’s get out the red pen and grade their performance in the defeat.

The Carolina Panthers lost to the Cinncinati Bengals at home on Sunday, 34-24. While the loss did drop them to 1-3 in the standings, it was nevertheless encouraging game in a lot of ways. For one thing,

Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase had an impressive 63-yard catch and run for a touchdown during the second quarter. Running back Zack Moss found a way to get into the end zone with one second remaining in the first half. And rookie defensive back Daijahn Anthony broke up a fake-punt try by the Panthers' Johnny Hekker.