The Carolina Panthers lost to the Cinncinati Bengals at home on Sunday, 34-24. While the loss did drop them to 1-3 in the standings, it was nevertheless encouraging game in a lot of ways. For one thing,

The Carolina Panthers dropped to 1-3 following a 34-24 loss to the previously winless Cincinnati Bengals. Let’s get out the red pen and grade their performance in the defeat.

After winning a week ago, the Panthers made a game of it Sunday vs. the Bengals, which is a significant step in the right direction.