The Carolina Panthers opened their 2017 season with a win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The defense was absolutely dominant, allowing less than 220 total yards and forcing two turnovers; with the defense providing short fields and excellent field position, a less-than-effective offense led by a rusty Cam Newton was easy to overcome. Newton had trouble controlling his throws in the first half, overthrowing two wide open targets before firing an ill-advised long ball that was intercepted before shaking off some of the rust to finish 6-for-6 in the second half. The running game was clicking, with Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Stewart amassing over 30 carries between the two of them. If you weren’t able to watch the game or join the Roaring Riot in San Francisco, check out our recap and enjoy some photos from official Riot Report photographer Jesse Fraetis below.
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Curtis Samuel warming up
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LUUUUKE
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Dab!
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So close yet so far.
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Cam watching 49ers player intros
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Run CMC!
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Wrap 'em up
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Constant adjustments
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J stew
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Brian Hoyer getting up from another sack
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The Panthers were a little "jumpy" today
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The Roaring Riot!
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Stiff armed
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Mike Adams
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Run CMC breaking Bowman's ankles
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Cam talking to his line after calling timeout to avoid false start
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TD!
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White eighttyyyyyy...
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Open field tackle by Kurt Coleman and Luke
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Pre snap adjustments
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First touchdown of the season!
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The only points SF scored
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Incompletion to McCaffrey
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Interception
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Crackin' knuckles
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Play action reverse
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Worley making plays
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Brian Hoyer
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Cam cracking jokes during warmups
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Luke on a blitz
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Kudos from Kuechly after Worley's stop
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Cam buying time before throwing to McCaffrey
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Kuechly wore a "Q-Collar", a device designed to prevent concussions, during the 2017 season.
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