Panthers have the best average starting field position in NFL

Here’s more evidence that the Panthers are carrying Kyle Allen and not the other way around.

According to Sheil Kapadia at the Athletic, Carolina’s offense has the best average starting field position in the NFL this season.

“Their offense has been helped by their defense and special teams. The Panthers’ average starting field position on offensive drives has been their 33.42 yard line. That’s the best average starting field position for any offense.”

The Panthers’ return game can’t get too much credit given Ray-Ray McCloud’s issues with ball security and his subsequent release. Otherwise, the special teams unit has done well. It’s really the defense that’s getting the job done and setting up things for Kyle Allen, Christian McCaffrey and the rest, though.

So far, Carolina has produced 2.5 turnovers per game. That’s tied with Pittsburgh for the second-best mark in the league. The Panthers have been able to convert on those opportunities, as well. They have scored 54 points off of those takeaways.

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