Carolina’s offense remains out of sync as Bryce Young takes brutal hits on early downs, with a fumble on a blitz leading to a Cardinals TD and an ill-advised pass under pressure. The run game is stagnant, as Chuba Hubbard manages only five yards on four carries. Tetairoa McMillan provides the lone bright spot with a 40-yard catch-and-run and four receptions for 70 yards by the second quarter.

Legette and Ja'Tavion Sanders haven’t contributed, underscoring the need for another reliable weapon. If Carolina can shore up pass protection and diversify the attack, they could remain competitive at times despite an ugly 10-3 halftime deficit.