Best and worst PFF grades from Panthers' Week 2 win over Falcons

After leaving quite a bit to be desired in their regular-season opener a week ago, the Carolina Panthers came ready to bounce back in Atlanta on Sunday. And as a whole, the team passed the test with flying colors—dominating the host Falcons in Week 2 to claim a 34-3 victory. But which players stood

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After leaving quite a bit to be desired in their regular-season opener a week ago, the Carolina Panthers came ready to bounce back in Atlanta on Sunday. And as a whole, the team passed the test with flying colors—dominating the host Falcons in Week 2 to claim a 34-3 victory.

But which players stood out from the rest of the class this weekend?

Here are the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades from Carolina's big win . . .

Players listed recorded at least 10 offensive or 10 defensive snaps.

Best of the offense

1. RB Chuba Hubbard: 90.3

2. QB Bryce Young: 79.0

3. TE Darren Waller: 78.8

4. WR Tetairoa McMillan: 71.7

5. WR Jalen Coker: 69.6

Although he had a few chunky rushes called back on penalties, Hubbard finished with a solid 53 yards on 12 carries. He also accounted

for the first end-zone visit of the game on a 3-yard connection with Young, whose other two touchdown passes found the hands of Waller.

McMillan notched a game-high 101 receiving yards on five catches. Coker chipped in with 66 yards on eight grabs.

Worst of the offense

11. C Luke Fortner: 55.9

12. RG Robert Hunt: 55.8

13. LT Rasheed Walker: 55.1

14. TE Mitchell Evans: 51.1

15. TE Tommy Tremble: 37.7

Hunt was charged with three penalties and three pressures. His 44.8 pass-blocking grade was the second-lowest on offense.

Walker allowed a team-high six pressures, including a sack.

Best of the defense

1. S Zakee Wheatley: 93.7

2. ILB Devin Lloyd: 92.3

3. OLB Princely Umanmielen: 81.5

4. ILB Bobby Okereke: 79.3

5. CB Will Lee III: 77.4

Wheatley peanut-punched a fumble away on the very first play from scrimmage. He received a 91.5 coverage grade, the second-highest on the unit.

The highest coverage grade (92.1) went to Lloyd, who chalked up a pair of interceptions and a return for a touchdown. He also tied with Okereke for a team-leading nine tackles, notched a sack and picked up five stops.