GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have a heap of pressure on its shoulders ahead of Week 2 vs. the Carolina Panthers. The franchise looks to avenge its lost last year to Panthers, that essentially eliminated from playoff contention. However, Arizona is eyeing to continue Carolina’s losing streak to start the season that spans back to 2022.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Panthers have started the last three seasons 0-2, the last time the team won in the first two weeks was in 2021, beginning the year 3-0. Carolina finished that season 5-12, but one of those wins did come against Arizona, showing the team can’t be too careful.
Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs around end against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Cardinals looking to make Panthers 0-2 for the fourth straight season:
Quarterback Bryce Young has a career record of 6-22, but he has severely struggled in the first half of the season. The former first overall pick is 2-14 in the past two seasons in the first eight games. The Panthers roster hasn’t made it easy for Young to drag his team to wins. Regardless, the Heisman Trophy winner is a second half player.
Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) stiff arms Carolina Panthers linebacker Jacoby Windmon (41) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The Cardinals can’t let this game slip away like last year. Young has a 1-15 away record, where he averages 165.9 passing yards and has thrown 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. The Carolina QB struggles away from Bank of America, while Arizona has thrived at home under head coach Jonathan Gannon.
Gannon and his team have the 27-easiest schedule in the NFL entering this season, which shows in a favorable front half. After a shotty performance against the Saints, the Cardinals will get another shot to make an impression with its new roster at State Farm Stadium.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
