Panthers found a way to win ugly in Philadelphia and showed why there’s reason for optimism despite the clear flaws

The Carolina Panthers secured a road win against a short-handed Philadelphia Eagles team to improve to 3-2 on the season. Despite committing 13 penalties for 149 yards and suffering from operational issues on offense, Carolina overcame its self-inflicted mistakes to maintain positive momentum heading into their upcoming matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A to Z Sports argues that the performance provides clear reasons for optimism moving forward. Wide receiver Jalen Coker returned from a quad injury to tally 97 receiving yards on six catches, while defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's unit continued its recent improvement by limiting Philadelphia on the ground despite playing without starting cornerbacks.