After the Carolina Panthers were unable to pick up a first down to try and further run down the clock late in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Panthers' defense was tasked with trying to protect a one score lead against a Bengals offense that had been able to advance upfield most all day. When they needed it most, they got two major league plays from their most major league players of the day.

First, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton was forced to eat a 10 yard sack after Efe Obada broke through for his first-career NFL sack. And then, a desperation throw by Dalton resulted in an interception for Donte Jackson: His second of the day and the third of his career in just three games.

Put the league on notice rookie!! ACTION JACKSON IS HERE ?? pic.twitter.com/2JDk4qSKHd — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 23, 2018

With time waning down, the Panthers were able to run the ball extremely effectively into Bengals territory, and Christian McCaffrey was able to get his rushing totals on the day up to 28 carries for a career-high 184 yards. Kicker Graham Gano was able to drill a 40-yard field goal, allowing the Panthers to go up by 10 over the Bengals with just over a minute left in the game.