Official Panthers - Raiders GameDay Thread

[Burnout189]

29 minutes ago, SOJA said:

Raiders are a better team they probably win this game 8.5/10 times. 

However, if we can get out to an early lead (we're capable of that) Del Rio strikes me as a "stick to the formula" old school coach a la Rivera, Fox, etc. The Raiders might not have enough time left to make a comeback. 

We HAVE to win the TO battle to have a chance and probably need a defensive or special teams TD. 

Bold Prediction: Ted Ginn returns a punt for a TD. 

Bolder Prediction: Panthers win (probably a Janikowski miss). 

Safe money bet: Raiders cover the spread (-4). I could easily see our season slip away in this game, just too much going against us with injuries and we started the season so horribly. 

 

Edit: I can't not mention the elephant in the room. Mack and Irvin are probably are worst nightmare in terms of a defensive end combo in this league. Shula better have been watching Superbowl/Bronco film all Thanksgiving to think of some creative ways to beat their pass rush. 

Could be a long day if we let those two get going. 

On a good note though, I just read their starting MLB and one of their CBs are not predicted to play.

[Saca312]

The WSJ predicts an upset, considering ranks and strengths of each team.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/nfl-week-12-predictions-panthers-upset-raiders-jets-keep-patriots-close-1480251804

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Raiders -3; M/P Line: Panthers -1.3

Each team is a great example of how the Massey Peabody model does not rely on wins and losses to rank team. The Panthers (4-6), M/P’s fourth-ranked team, do the things that predict future wins—so the fact that they have lost six games is irrelevant. The Raiders, conversely, keep pulling rabbits out of hats at 8-2 despite ranking 21st in the model—fractionally worse than league average on a neutral field. M/P would project that the Panthers would beat the Raiders by about a field goal at a neutral location. Although this game is in Oakland, the Raiders Oakland are coming off a Monday night game while the Panthers will have 10 days rest off their Week 11 win against the Saints. This is a major scheduling whiff by the NFL and an additional advantage should result for Carolina—one for which the oddsmakers do not seem to be accounting. The Panthers are also one of the league’s hottest defenses, allowing a suffocating 4.2 yards per play in three November contests. So expect them to be able to keep Derek Carr and his receivers, Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree, at bay. 

The Pick: Panthers +3

 

[nctarheel0619]

10 minutes ago, truthjuice said:

Sure it'll be on YouTube or twitter by nightfall or in the morning. 

I highly doubt it.  Something as minuscule as that.  Probably nobody recorded it.  

[Captain Morgan]

Black & Blue Review ‏@BlackBlueReview  36m36 minutes ago

Nice timing for a Warriors homestand. Panthers fan Steph Curry will be at today’s game.

[Saca312]

The question is how will they fix our DE pass rushing hole today with Addison out?

Underrated injury, but one that impacts us the most imo more than Luke, considering the depth comparisons.

If Ryan Delaire does basic fundamental containing and does decent, we should be fine, but its a longshot.

 

[t96]

4 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

The question is how will they fix our DE pass rushing hole today with Addison out?

Underrated injury, but one that impacts us the most imo more than Luke, considering the depth comparisons.

If Ryan Delaire does basic fundamental containing and does decent, we should be fine, but its a longshot.

 

Addison's got the sacks but he is by no means our most important pass rusher. Key rotational player and losing his impact will be felt but it will hardly mean we won't have any pass rush.

[Saca312]

1 minute ago, thomas96 said:

Addison's got the sacks but he is by no means our most important pass rusher. Key rotational player and losing his impact will be felt but it will hardly mean we won't have any pass rush.

Very fair. Our DTs also help a ton, and their reemergance is key. I think CJ helps shake things up, and keeping him and Ealy rotating is key.

Just hoping Delaire helps with the RDE push.

[Randolph Panther]

If we did win, with Atlanta and Tampa possibly losing, the whole trajectory would change.  We would be in very solid position for the stretch run to win the division again

[nctarheel0619]

8 minutes ago, Randolph Panther said:

If we did win, with Atlanta and Tampa possibly losing, the whole trajectory would change.  We would be in very solid position for the stretch run to win the division again

You know what's sad?  The fact we're still in the Playoff race.  Haha.  Wow.  

[Stickman2]

GO CARDS

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[gorillamilitia13]

Why does my guide list that CBS is showing Jets Pats at 4??? And I live in NC. 

[nctarheel0619]

5 minutes ago, Stickman2 said:

GO CARDS

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And Hawks, sadly.  

[Saca312]

Cheering for the Cardinals feels dirty.

[Saca312]

Good looking start by Cardinals so far.