Watch all of Carson Palmer’s turnovers against the Panthers

Carson Palmer struggled mightily against the Panthers’ defense Sunday.
Watch all of Carson Palmer’s turnovers against the Panthers
Watch all of Carson Palmer’s turnovers against the Panthers /

Carson Palmer played an NFC Championship Game to forget Sunday.

Vying for a Super Bowl berth for the first time in his career, Palmer struggled mightily, turning the ball over to Carolina over and over again en route to a 49-15 loss. 

The quarterback’s first giveaway came in the second quarter, when he fumbled while the Cardinals trailed 17–0.

Palmer was bit by the fumble bug for a second time later in the quarter, losing control of a pass and giving the Panthers the ball deep in Arizona territory.

Three plays later, right after a Cam Newton interception, Palmer committed perhaps his worst turnover of the game, throwing an interception to Kurt Coleman in the end zone after Arizona had a chance to go into halftime with a manageable deficit.

Now losing by 19, Palmer was again picked off by Coleman on a deep pass to the one-yard line. 

By the fourth quarter, Palmer’s turnovers grew comical. First, he threw an interception to Luke Kuechly, who returned the ball 21 yards for a touchdown.

Then two plays later, Palmer was picked by Tre Boston.

Palmer committed six turnovers by himself, while Arizona committed seven as a team. The seven giveaways by the Cardinals were the most in a playoff game since 2001. 

As a result, the Panthers are headed to their second Super Bowl in franchise history.


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