//Rapid Reactions: Panthers fall to Broncos, 32-27

Rapid Reactions: Panthers fall to Broncos, 32-27

CHARLOTTE – Wide receiver DJ Moore is obviously an important part of the Panthers’ offense.

It wasn’t previously understood he was this kind of crucial.

The Panthers struggled offensively in ways beyond anything that could be pinned on Moore’s absence, losing 32-27 to the Broncos to fall to 4-9.

Being without a downfield threat (Moore averages 18.5 yards per reception) can have a trickle-down effect on an entire offense, and it certainly looked that way Sunday. Moore’s still on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater didn’t always have enough time, but he also took a few sacks he shouldn’t have by holding onto the ball too long. Sometimes, he was holding onto it too long because no one was getting open.

The Panthers were without running back Christian McCaffrey, but that was the case in nine other games prior