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It still boggles my mind that it took them 11 weeks to figure this out? Idk man, I don’t think I’m some kind of football savant, and things shouldn’t be dumbed down to “anyone that plays Madden knows…” but, honestly, most people worth their salt on madden figure this stuff out and do it every game. The game is about matchups. I cannot understand why we hadn’t been using more motion and/or putting TMac in the trips, inside, or the slot before. Doing that plus motion forces a defense to declare and show what they’re doing early, which also helps Bryce diagnose what he’s looking at presnap. Last week was legit the first time I’ve seen us apply these principles in a long time, so I hope it continues tonight and for the rest of the season.

https://x.com/justblande/status/1992774119704654069?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

With a win tonight, the Panthers will be in sole possession of first place in the NFC South, post-October, for the first time since January 3, 2016. That’s 3,616 days ago. https://x.com/1pantherplace/status/1992946075012079960?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://x.com/avl_mike/status/1992952628305920041?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA Us against the world

Wow are we tied with the Bucs for 1st Place in the South?

It says we are the only team with a winning record on their schedule.

All we really have to do is beat either the 49ers, Rams or Seahawks ( 1 of them) and beat the Bucs twice and the Saints.

This is really a 50/50 pick 'em game IMO The reason why I'm leaning the Panthers? I think an argument can be made that we have the best OL, running game, and defense on the field today. That is usually a recipe for winning football games, especially on the road. On the other hand, Shanahan is a phenomenal coach and the 49ers have been in this spot countless times. I don't even think we had a TNF game last year, so for Canales and many players, this is the biggest spotlight they will have played in as an NFL athlete. On top of that, the injuries at the LB position could be a big problem against this offense that loves to attack that area of the field.

We're banged up, they're banged up. Their stars available are better than our stars available. To win this one, it's going to have to be a gameplan a lot like we used against Green Bay... drag them down into the mud with us and see who has the ball when it gets to the end.

Seeing as how the other thread somehow became a makeshift catch-all for this season, I figured we would do a 2.0 that’s more reflective of where we are now. Kon is looking like he should be the favorite for ROY, and how gratifying that would be considering the NBA did everything in their power two out of the last three years to rob us of perceived generational talents and route Wemby and Flagg to their preferred destinations rather than Charlotte. The Wemby one is gonna sting, but if we just got the best player in this most recent draft in Kon, it stings a little less.

I don't know; I think it's close for the first half and if it gets ugly it'll be in the second half.

The thing is, I feel like last Sunday validated what I have been saying about Bryce. And this is why I'm somewhat optimistic. He isn't a good QB, let me make that clear before the brigade storms into this thread, but the biggest difference between Bryce before last week and Bryce in the second half of last season was his lack of confidence and willingness to make plays downfield. Last week was the first time this season he's had that "F It" mentality, the same he had when he came back last year when he just looked and played care-free (in a good way; he had a positive energy). We need him to keep that energy the rest of the season because if he does, we can win games. It ain't always about being good. Hell Jameis Winston isn't good (better than Bryce, but still), but he plays with such a confidence that his teams always have a chance. If Bryce is down to be as aggressive as he was last week, I think the opportunities will be there against a weak and injured 49ers defense.

I don't have a great feeling about this game, but after last night I have a real good feeling about our chances to win the division. I think we might actually have a fair amount of wiggle room if Baker is out for an extended period of time, especially if he misses one or both of the games against us. 9-8 could very well win the NFC South this year. Hell, depending on how long Mayfield is out I wouldn't be shocked to see 8-9 win it.

Of course as a Panthers fan it’s always hard to be optimistic about prime time games. Especially with this group. That said, I’m gonna choose to be positive. First place in sight for our guys. I hope we come out and make a statement. Panthers 31 Niners 27

I don't think the Clippers have anything to make a trade work on their own, but LaMelo to LA would be nice for all parties involved. I still think the answer is getting Brooklyn to bite. Nic Claxton and filler for LaMelo. Nets get a "star", Hornets get a good big man and something else...as well as off the contract. The Nets will likely try and flip MPJ at some point, who I wouldn't want, but a nice 3 team trade could help everyone solve some problems. LaMelo to Brooklyn, Nic Claxton and Kuminga to Charlotte, MPJ to GSW...toss in filler wherever.

Panthers just need to win the 3 remaining division games. That’s it. It’s very simple. The NFC West games can add cushion to drop one of the games against the Bucs but with tiebreakers on the line, Panthers need to win both Bucs games and the Saints game to comfortably win the division.

I would definitely take Canales over all these guys. Feels good.

I think he is denying these takes, at least the ones about him wanting out of Charlotte, but you’re right - if anything he should be frustrated at his glass ankles just like the rest of the fanbase is. the best ability is availability and he doesn’t have it. I’m over it man.

Jaycee Horn does the same seemingly. He is super grabby and physical all game, but the refs wait till its particularly impactful in the game to call the penalties. I'm constantly holding my breath on big third down incompletions that a yellow graphic doesn't appear on screen to keep the drive going.

I can agree. But in that event it all depends on how we lose.

Nothing matters unless Bryce continues to evolve as a passer. These two upcoming games will be the most consequential matchups of his career.

I'm good with a split because the rams look like juggernauts

Honestly, I view the rest of this season like every game is a division game - meaning you can throw the records out. Throw the perceived favorites out. Every week, we have to show up and punch them in their mouth. We’re gonna have to gut it out. We can’t go into games against well coached teams and think, “well, the Rams already got that one, McVay is just too good of a coach and they’re too talented.” “Can’t beat the Niners. Shanahan is one of the best and they just play everyone so tough, even with injuries.” We have to go into each game feeling like everyone counted us out and we have to show them why they’re wrong. And speaking of the Niners - that’s the exact blueprint we need to be looking at - for the last, it seems like at least 5 years, they have been decimated with injuries. And they still contend to win their division and make a run in the playoffs every year. Even while starting a plethora of QBs. Even with their best defensive players being out for the bulk of seasons… their DNA doesn’t change. They compete. Their standard is winning and nothing less, so even if you’re the 3rd stringer forced into action, either show up and play to that level or find another team. This should be our approach and I think the Saints game was an important wake up call… I occasionally listen to whatever ESPN show is on sports radio in the mornings with Chris Camry and I believe it was after we beat the Packers, they asked him about us and he said, “they’re a young team learning how to win.” And that is about as accurate or a description as you can get. It explains the hiccups and the struggles. But it also explains why it looks so good when we put it all together. What we need now is our guys to have that light bulb come on as a collective and never look back. I hope last week was the start of that and it continues tonight and for the rest of the season..

The veterans played better last night and they actually were looking for Kon but Bridges and Sexton went for a combined 2-15 from three. That is so bad.

https://www.talkbasket.net/206848-lamelo-ball-frustrated-by-hornets-struggles-amid-durability-concerns "Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is reportedly frustrated by the team’s lack of forward progress, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer." Apparently in his mind being perpetually injured and playing less than Gordon Hayward while on a supermax contract has no effect on the forward progress of the franchise.