Carolina Panthers Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8 | GB | 6.0 | 27 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 354 |
| W7 | TB | -4.0 | 43 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 322 |
| W6 | PHI | 4.0 | 14 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 250 |
| W5 | BYE | BYE WEEK • No game | |||||
| W4 | DET | 1.0 | 26 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 458 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
AWAY @ Green Bay Packers
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup
The matchup is neutral because an exploitable opponent offensive line are largely offset by limited pass-rush pressure. Green Bay Packers has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush
HOME vs Denver Broncos
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because the overall DEF formula matchup outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush
AWAY @ New Orleans Saints
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because the overall DEF formula matchup and strong opportunity outweighs limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Key Drivers: Pass Rush • Opportunity
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 3.5 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #22 | AWAY @ GB |
| 2026 Week 7 | 8.8 pts | -4.0 pts | DEF #6 | HOME vs TB |
| 2026 Week 6 | 9.7 pts | 4.0 pts | DEF #6 | AWAY @ PHI |
| 2026 Week 4 | 6.5 pts | 1.0 pts | DEF #22 | HOME vs DET |
| 2026 Week 3 | 12.0 pts | 4.0 pts | DEF #2 | AWAY @ CLE |
| 2026 Week 2 | 8.3 pts | 25.0 pts | DEF #15 | AWAY @ ATL |
| 2026 Week 1 | 5.1 pts | 0.0 pts | DEF #30 | HOME vs CHI |