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Best and worst PFF grades from the Panthers' win over the Raiders in Week 3

Best and worst PFF grades from the Panthers' win over the Raiders in Week 3

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 22: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of a Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 22: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of a Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

The Carolina Panthers finally showed some nice football games on video.

Here are Pro Football Focus' best (and worst) ratings for Week 3's 36-22 win over the Las Vegas Raiders:

The best of the offensive

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 hands the ball off to Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 hands the ball off to Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 hands the ball off to Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

1. RB Chuba Hubbard: 90.6

2. Quarterback Andy Dalton: 78.8

3. WR Diontae Johnson: 77.1

4. LT Ikem Ekwonu: 76.2

5. WR Adam Thielen: 70.4

For the first time since 2022, Carolina had a 300-yard passer (Dalton), a 100-yard rusher (Hubbard) and a 100-yard receiver (Johnson) in a single game. Hubbard's overall offensive grade of 90.6 is the highest of any Panther in 2024.

Ekwonu delivered his best performance of the season, setting season-highs in pass blocking (72.6) and run blocking (83.1).

The worst thing about the offensive

September 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales congratulates Carolina Panthers guard Chandler Zavala (62) after the Panthers made a play against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesSeptember 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales congratulates Carolina Panthers guard Chandler Zavala (62) after the Panthers made a play against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

September 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales congratulates Carolina Panthers guard Chandler Zavala (62) after the Panthers made a play against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

15. WR Xavier Legette: 54.6

16. RG Brady Christensen: 54.1

17. TE Tommy Tremble: 52.0

18. LG Chandler Zavala: 48.2

19. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders: 43.1

Zavala played 22 snaps after his left guard Damien Lewis suffered an elbow injury. He did not allow a single pressure, but was penalized with a run-blocking rating of 58.0.

Best of Defense

September 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jayden Peevy (92) celebrates after the Panthers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 36-22 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesSeptember 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jayden Peevy (92) celebrates after the Panthers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 36-22 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

September 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jayden Peevy (92) celebrates after the Panthers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 36-22 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

1. DT A’Shawn Robinson: 82.5

2. CB Troy Hill: 79.4

3. DT Jayden Peevy: 74.1

4. ILB Josey Jewell: 73.6

5. OLB Tarron Jackson: 69.6

Robinson stepped in in the absence of fellow defensive lineman Shy Tuttle and recorded five pressures and one stop. Peevy was also outstanding, recording two pressures and two stops.

The worst in defense

September 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesSeptember 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

September 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

15. FS Xavier Woods: 51.0

16. ILB Trevin Wallace: 49.7

17. DT DeShawn Williams: 49.4

18. Nick Scott (SS): 48.4

19. SS Jammie Robinson: 41.2

Wallace was responsible for the 13-yard touchdown reception from wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in the fourth quarter.

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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Best and worst PFF grades from the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Raiders

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