Reviewing Season Openers: 2011 - 2015. The Keys to a Panthers WIN

[KB_fan]

9 minutes ago, mc52beast said:

Everyone talks about the usual people we expect to dominate, but don't forget Andy Lee. If he can pin the Denver offense inside the 20 on his punts, I don't see them being able to go the entire field. I think the score will be close;

Panthers 17

Broncos  10

I REALLY agree with this.  I am predicting Lee will be one of the heroes of the game and that any whining about giving up the 4th round draft pick will be totally forgotten. 

If Lee can pin Denver deep and our defense forces some 3 and outs (or better yet turnovers) deep in Denver territory, it not only STOPS Denver from scoring, but could position the Panthers for at least a field goal...  That's potentially a BIG net swing in points...

 

[Oldschool Leroy]

Too bad KB_Fan can't strap on a helmet and go against the Broncos tonight. She would spit stats at them until their head exploded. Good work you.

[TN05]

21 minutes ago, KB_fan said:

I REALLY agree with this.  I am predicting Lee will be one of the heroes of the game and that any whining about giving up the 4th round draft pick will be totally forgotten. 

If Lee can pin Denver deep and our defense forces some 3 and outs (or better yet turnovers) deep in Denver territory, it not only STOPS Denver from scoring, but could position the Panthers for at least a field goal...  That's potentially a BIG net swing in points...

 

I was joking during the Pittsburgh game about Andy Lee being MVP, but he's definitely going to be an improvement over Nortman. And that may be just what we need.

[KB_fan]

Pro-Football Reference tweeted a cool stat today that has me very optimistic:

 

So: Win 3 season openers in a row = GO TO SUPERBOWL!   I like it.

[KB_fan]

I'm not all that expert yet in querying the Pro Football Reference database...

Fortunately the PFR folks put out a tweet today with a query showing Cam's combined stats for his 4 week 1 games (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015), and comparing him to other QBs over the same period.