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Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals game recap: Everything we know from Week 2
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The Carolina Panthers were headed towards another lackluster performance here in Week 2, going down by as many as 24 points to the Arizona Cardinals . And while they responded, the improbable comeback fell just short.
Here's everything we know from Sunday's loss in the desert . . .
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Final score
Cardinals 27, Panthers 22
Keys to the game
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Quarterback Bryce Young committed two turnovers on the Panthers' first two offensive touches, putting the team in an early hole. His first, a fumble, resulted in a 3-yard touchdown return by Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins . His second, an interception, set up a field goal and a 10-0 edge for Arizona less than 10 minutes into the game.
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Arizona's early lead made Carolina's offense one-dimensional, limiting the unit to just 18 rushing attempts for 46 yards.
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The other quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick, Kyler Murray , was solid throughout. He paced the Cardinals offense having completed 17 of his 25 throws for 220 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He also rushed for 34 yards on six tries.
It was over when . . .
The Panthers pulled within five points at the 1:58 mark of the fourth quarter, when Young found wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for his third touchdown pass of the game. Carolina even recovered the onside kick at their own 44-yard line.
But the ensuing possession would end on a sack of Young on a fourth-and-15 with 32 seconds remaining.
Players of the game
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WR Tetairoa McMillan : six receptions, 100 yards
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QB Bryce Young: 35-of-55, 328 yards, three touchdowns, interception
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WR Hunter Renfrow: seven receptions, 48 yards, two touchdowns
What's next?
The Panthers (0-2) will host the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons (0-1) for their home opener in Week 3.
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