The Panthers offense set a low bar for improvement by failing to pick up a first down in three drives during their preseason opener and they cleared it on Friday night.

Quarterback Bryce Young played two drives and the team picked up six first downs before running back Jonathon Brooks ran for a one-yard touchdown to cap their night early in the second quarter. Head coach Dave Canales cautioned against reading too much into any preseason performance, but said “it does build confidence” in what they’re capable of doing in the regular season.

“That was a great improvement ,” Canales said, via the team’s website. “Really like seeing the run game…

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