DFP: Panthers offense sparkles to cruise past Houston

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2024 ... 319880007/

>>  The Michigan Panthers found their footing on offense Sunday to beat the Houston Roughnecks, 34-20, in Week 3 of the UFL season at Ford Field. The Panthers are 2-1 on the season.The Panthers' offense had its best game so far, scoring on six of the first seven drives of the game to build an insurmountable 34-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Quarterback E.J. Perry was the standout, running for two touchdowns on scrambles and completing 16 of 19 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown. He picked up 60 rushing yards on nine attempts.

It was the third straight home game for the Panthers at Ford Field to begin the UFL season, the final game of the homestand. The attendance Sunday was 6,952, according to the Panthers and UFL.

The small crowd made themselves heard throughout the game, getting loud in moments when the game dictated it. The crowd yelled on every Houston third down, with some fans slapping the seats in front of them and stomping their feet to help raise the decibel level, and aided the Panthers early as Houston had two false starts on third down on the second drive.
 Bates, a fan favorite, also got big cheers for each kick. <<

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