Panthers Set Rushing Record In 38-23 Win Over Bucs
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on December 9, 2008
When DeAngelo Williams wasn’t racing through huge holes, Jonathan Stewart was running over would-be tacklers as the Carolina Panthers set a franchise record for yards rushing for the second time in a month.
Steve Smith added nine catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, and the Panthers overcame Jake Delhomme’s two interceptions behind their dominating ground game, an area Carolina targeted in the offseason by drafting Stewart and overhauling its offensive line.
But Matt Bryant’s extra-point attempt was blocked by Peppers. The Panthers then recovered the onside kick, and Williams scored his 13th touchdown breaking Stephen Davis’ single season team record to put it away.
“The O-line and the fullback did an outstanding job blocking for us today,” Williams said. “They did an outstanding job getting us to the second level.”
Instead, their offense couldn’t keep up as the Panthers improved to 7-0 at home. Jeff Garcia lost to Carolina for the first time in six starts despite throwing for 321 yards and two touchdowns. Garcia was sacked five times.
“Our defense has bailed us out so often this season,” Garcia said. “This was one of those nights where offensively we needed to be better.”
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