Panthers Watch 2009: Wildcat always trumps a Panther!

by David Fucillo on Nov 20, 2009 12:00 PM PST in San Francisco 49ers News

Praise be to the Miami Dolphins for taking care of business last night against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers came into the game as 3 point favorites and almost pulled off an impressive comeback. The Dolphins jumped on top 14-3, before the Panthers crept to within a field goal. However, Ricky Williams was simply too much for the Panthers. Williams finished the game with 119 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown.

Chad Henne was solid enough to get past a rather ugly performance from our man Jake Delhomme. Delhomme finished the game 19/42 for 227 yards, a touchdown and an interception. The Panthers rushing attack was solid yet again, but it was just not enough to overcome a solid performance from the Dolphins. Delhomme and the Panthers had a shot to tie it up at the end of the game, but Delhomme couldn't complete a 26 yard hail mary at the end of the game.

Week 12 - @ NY Jets
This is a very intriguing matchup for the Panthers. After a hot start, the Jets are struggling with two straight losses, but the Panthers haven't exactly wowed folks. The Jets head into Gillette Stadium to face the Patriots on Sunday so we might get a better idea of where they're at. I've felt the Jets were overrated all season long, but I'm certainly hoping they step up in ten days when they host the Panthers. The good news for 49ers fans, aside from the draft pick perk is the fact that the Panthers were tied with the 49ers in the wildcard race, so every Panthers loss remains an additional plus in that battle.

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Haha

Good headline….funny. Ricky Williams was a beast last night.

Did anyone notice if Kory Sheets was on the sideline or get playing time? I didn’t get to watch the entire game.

by Drew Kerr on Nov 20, 2009 1:30 PM PST reply actions

Sheets

It appears he was active for the game, but not sure if he was on the field. No rushing/receiving stats and no special team stats.

by David Fucillo on Nov 20, 2009 2:00 PM PST up reply actions

Ah...

okay…I figured he may have gotten a couple touches. But I guess the Hillard guy got the 2nd RB touches. I’m curious to know if he’ll get any this year now that Brown is out indefinitely.

by Drew Kerr on Nov 20, 2009 2:16 PM PST up reply actions

He never even got on.

Phin-bassador/ Head Weatherman/ Injury Specialist of the Phinsider.

Bender: Who wants dolphin? Leela: Dolphin? But dolphins are intelligent. Bender: Not this one. He blew all his money on instant lottery tickets.

Hey little sister shot gun!

by Farorefox on Nov 20, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions

He didn't play on offense

Of that I am 99% sure.

by Brendan Scolari on Nov 21, 2009 12:04 AM PST up reply actions

HE WAS OUR FUTURE

HE COULD HAVE BEEN KEEPING OUR BENCH WARM!!! GAHH MC BOO FOO

"Pat is still just scratching the surface." - Coach Singletary on LB Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Nov 21, 2009 1:01 AM PST up reply actions

All the best Atheletes get High

Short list of stoners. Ricky Williams, Micheal Phelps, Tim Lincicum

by goatfather on Nov 20, 2009 1:33 PM PST reply actions

LOL come on Eric Berry lol

49ers Al Grito De Guerra!!! hahaha

by 49erSalvatrucha on Nov 20, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions

[site decorum] Ricky Williams

He’s on my opponent’s fantasy team and he put up 30 pts.
DeAngelo Williams only put up 14….dammit.

Why did they have to let Delhomme pass in the redzone??
Just give the ball to Williams!!!

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Nov 20, 2009 1:39 PM PST reply actions

You sound like me now

Yelling about the wrong plays in the right situations. Yes, the play calling there was awful. Entire team is built around punching the ball in with the run during those situations but they go cute with passing for no apparent reason other than mixing it up.

by bignerd on Nov 20, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions