Derek Carr threw for 236 yards and a touchdown but is going to be facing a lot of criticism this coming week as he threw a pass into major traffic that got Chris Olave concussed. While it’s not fair to blame a quarterback for what happens to his receivers, Carr put the ball in a situation that was very dangerous, and former Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has already gone on to social media to criticize the throw.
Alvin Kamara
Kamara rushed 29 times for 155 yards and also caught 6 passes for 60 yards. He is a major weapon in both reality and fantasy. If the Saints were to lose him, they would lose about 80 to 90% of their offense. Taysom Hill filled the role of RB2 behind Kamara with Kendre Miller on the IR and Jamaal Williams inactive with an injury.
Chuba Hubbard
In what might have been his final game as the starting running back for the Panthers, Chuba Hubbard had 15 carries for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Rookie running back Jonathan Brooks from the University of Texas is expected to return to the lineup in Week 10 after missing time with a gruesome knee injury. While it will take Brooks some time to get to playing speed, he will siphon carries away from Hubbard immediately.
Xavier Legette
With Diontae Johnson now a Baltimore Raven, look for rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette to become the WR1 for Carolina. Legette did not have a ton of great looks thrown his way Sunday, but he did have a fantastic catch in the end zone for a touchdown. What makes him a special player is that he can be used all over the field and is not just a speed burner who runs a limited route tree.
Bryce Young
This game did a lot for Bryce Young’s confidence, getting the team a big win at home. Young threw for 171 yards and a touchdown and for the most part looked confident. There will be a lot of questions as to whether Young or Andy Dalton should start in Week 10 but coming off a win I would be surprised if Panthers head coach Dave Canales would make a change.
