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go There are just 13 days until the Panthers kick off the 2018 regular season. Today’s player is wide receiver Jarius Wright.Jarius Wright https://www.pantherslockerroom.com/authentic-curtis-samuel-jersey , Wide receiverBioHeight: 5’10”Weight: 190 lbsAge: 28College: ArkansasNFL Experience: 7 yearsWright was a 4th round draft pick for the Vikings in 2012. He spent his entire career in Minnesota before coming to the Carolinas as a free agent this season. The Panthers will be looking at him to fill several roles. In tandem with teammate Torrey Smith, Wright will be expected to provide a steadying, veteran presence on the field and in the locker room for the Panthers’ otherwise very young wide receiver group. He will also hopefully provide the additional benefit of being an extra coach on the field, as he has several years of experience working with freshman offensive coordinator Norv Turner during their shared time with the Vikings.Wright hasn’t made a strong impact in the preseason, but he has turned a few heads during training camp. He can be expected to be a reliable target for Cam Newton out of the slot and possibly an upgrade as the pitchman in triple option looks over the Panthers’ last elder statesman wide receiver to see time in that role, Jerricho Cotchery. Speaking of Cotchery, here’s to hoping that Wright Blue Matt Paradis Jersey , too, gets the opportunity to be screwed out of a game changing catch by refs in the Super Bowl this year. We’re only two weeks into the season and already the NFC South is heating up. The Panthers will travel to Atlanta to face their division rivals, the Falcons, this Sunday. Carolina is coming off an impressive 16-8 win over Dallas. The Cowboys challenged the Panthers offense, holding Cam Newton to a modest 161 yards in the air. However, Newton lead the team in rushing with 58 yards and a touchdown. Sunday’s win didn’t come without cost, though. The Panthers lost tight end Greg Olsen and right tackle Daryl Williams in their debut.Like the Panthers Matt Paradis Jersey 2019 , the Falcons suffered two huge blows from their Thursday night loss against the Eagles. Their defense is now without two Pro Bowlers, safety Keanu Neal and middle linebacker Deion Jones. Even with the injury to Neal during the game, Atlanta’s defense still looked solid. On offense, Julio Jones was stellar against the defending Super Bowl champs despite Matt Ryan completing fewer than half of his passes. The Panthers are 1-3 against the Falcons over the last two seasons and are now six point underdogs against Atlanta. Here are three keys for Carolina’s offense to defeat the Falcons:Let Cam be Cam: Norv Turner likes the run-pass option. Against the Cowboys, Newton decided to use his legs. He broke out with some big runs that kept their defense off guard. Atlanta losing Neal means they won’t have their big hitter and run stuffer. With the Falcons now lacking in run support, Cam should continue to do his thing on the ground. Beat the Birds in the air: Losing Jones is also irreplaceable for the Falcons. He was a beast in coverage mode. Falcons head coach Dan Quinn will have to do a lot of shifting to fill the void of Jones and Neal. Although Panthers are reeling in their own loss of Olsen, there’s plenty of young talent able to step up. Sunday’s match-up will be a realistic opportunity to test out the fresh tight ends. Not to mention Blue Eric Reid Jersey , Panthers still have one of the most versatile receiving corps in the league. Protect Newton: Carolina’s offensive line is a patchwork right now. Cowboys defense was able to sack Newton a total of three times. Dallas also pressured Newton on 43% of his drop backs.Atlanta might be feeling the heat of losing their two best defensive players, but they still have plenty of talent. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is a fine interior pass rusher who can put on the pressure and hit. Defensive end Vic Beasley was quiet in the season opener, but it’s only a matter of time until he gets back into rhythm, so don’t sleep on him. Similar to the Panthers, Atlanta has been bitten early by the injury bug. This game will come down to which team is able to adjust and utilize their remaining talent the best.