The Panthers' safety offers insight into how the defense made second half changes against the Cardinals, protecting the middle of the field, and carrying those lessons into next week.
Games situations have limited a balanced attack on offense through the first two weeks. But they've shown they can run with Chuba Hubbard, and believe they will again.
Hunter Renfrow and Tetairoa McMillan are in different parts of their careers, but they experienced a "homecoming" of sorts on Sunday, getting back to familiar ground, including the end zone.
When safety Demani Richardson recovered the kick, it gave the Panthers a chance for a game-winning drive, after they trailed 27-3 earlier in the second half.
With some help from Patrick Jones II on the rush, outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum pulled in an interception that sparked a rally for the Panthers against the Cardinals.
The Panthers came back with three second-half touchdowns and played much better defense, but the early hole they fell into doomed them in a loss at Arizona.
Facing the formidable James Conner and Kyler Murray, the Panthers defense put together their best rushing defensive performance since Week 3 of last season.