Chargers vs Panthers: Analyze the Key Highlights for Week 2

Chargers vs Panthers: The Battle Begins

CHARLOTTE (BLACK & BLUE KICKOFF LIVE) -- The Panthers are in Bank of America Stadium for the first time this season against the Los Angeles Chargers, looking to secure their first victory.

The Los Angeles Chargers come to town with a new head coach and a strong duo at running back. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, the National Champion with the University of Michigan in 2023, won his first game in Week 1 against the Raiders.

Key Players and Matchups

• In Week 1, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards combined for 161 rushing yards and one touchdown on 21 carries.
• The Panthers need their defensive line to perform exceptionally well in Derrick Brown's absence to contain the Chargers' potent running game.
• The Chargers boast an impressive run defense, having allowed only 3.2 yards per carry in Week 1, second only to the Saints.

Offensive Struggles

Offensively, all eyes are on Bryce Young. The rookie must elevate his game, having finished Week 1 with only 161 passing yards and two interceptions on a 43.3% completion rate—the worst among quarterbacks with at least 10 attempts.

Meanwhile, the Panthers' defense struggled, allowing Derek Carr to complete 82.6% of his passes, marking the highest completion rate in the league.

The Historical Context

This matchup represents the eighth meeting all-time between the Panthers and Chargers, with the Panthers leading the series at 6-1. They last faced each other four years ago, with Carolina winning 21-16.

Sunday's Week 2 contest from Bank of America Stadium between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Carolina Panthers kicks off at 1 p.m.