Carolina's Week 1 dud exposed an offense that couldn’t finish drives, with Xavier Legette dragging his feet out of bounds on a late drive and Bryce Young under pressure while teammates tried to spark momentum. The Panthers will rewatch the tape in Week 2, aiming for cleaner routes, better realignment, and sharper red-zone execution to avert similar stagnation.

Across the league, the Dolphins’ rough start underscored the early-season struggle for efficient offenses. For fantasy managers, the Panthers’ Week 2 outlook hinges on Legette’s realignment, Young’s pace of decision-making, and the team’s ability to convert in the red zone after a sobering opener.