After a 3-0 start, the Panthers have lost five of their last six, including a 24-6 defeat to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Darnold went 16-for-33 in that game with 172 yards, three interceptions and zero touchdowns. Star first baseman Freddie Freeman says he has enjoyed every moment of the championship run. Prior to his last-four tussle, Price's progress had been relatively serene. He navigated a potential banana skin in round one to defeat world No 9 Michael Smith in straight sets, becoming the seventh man to register a ton-plus average in the tournament's history. The other major story as the NFL trade deadline passed saw the Los Angeles Rams release veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson after failing to find a suitable trade partner.