So Who You Got? Panthers @ Lions

[Saca312]

Lions are the favorites at home so far and looking legitimate.

However, their offensive line remains an issue, especially Greg Robinson - their left tackle. Their wide receivers are legit and always have been, helping Matthew Stafford out tremendously. However, Stafford is coming off one of his worst games this season, and he has been very lucky in the past as well.

Meanwhile, the Lions defense is surprisingly decent. They're #1 in turnovers, albeit the ones against the Falcons were almost all lucky gifts. Ansah was shut down by the Vikings, but he'll be pressuring Matt Kalil. Zikkel is the other breakout DE to watch for. Everyone else personally is a mystery for me until I evaluate them a bit more. Either way, what was supposed to be the worst defense in the NFL happens to be decent at their job.

Their d-line is decent. Our offensive line may have more blips again, especially if Ryan Kalil is still out. 

The Panthers are coming off a fantastic performance against the Patriots with all the momentum. The offense looks amazing and smooth even without Curtis Samuel and Greg Olsen. Expect a continuation of success next week, especially if Curtis Samuel is back in. If Cam Newton has time in the pocket, he will slice defenses up.

People like to overreact about the Panthers defense. Keep in mind they faced Brees and Brady; both whom are without an interception to this day. The Panthers didn't get much against the Bills because they pretty much handed them 3 and outs on near every drive until the 4th quarter. Panthers had about 3-4 chances for a takeaway against the Patriots, and 2-3 against the Saints alone. Stafford's not on the same tier, so do expect turnovers in our favor soon. The defense overall still doesn't allow many yards per game either with just under 200 average.

As far as pass rush, we've definitely got it. Only time we really stalled was against the Saints, and that was due to scheme more-so than not. When the Patriots moved, that also was scheme related. 

Lions don't have the same luxury of having a Peyton or Bellicheck calling out protections and schemes to protect their o-line in the same fashion, neither the same QBs to negate the rush.

So, who are you taking?

I say Panthers 31 Lions 13. A game proving the Panthers offense is legit and the defense proves to be top tier once again. More on specific matchups soon.

What say you?

[WarHeel]

24-17 Dem Carolina Boyz 

[JawnyBlaze]

Carolina thanks to our DL

[Kyle82]

I think this game stays tight....20-17 Panthers. 

Coming back to Charlotte at 4-1 for the Thursday night matchup against the Eagles would be electric!!

[Malt Liquor]

If SCP does his thing for us it's victory guaranteed. Keep Pounding!!!

[Fright]

24-20 Panthers. Peppers with another 2 sack game.

[Daddy_Uncle]

Not going to be easy but if we can win this one then I will feel very confident in us being back to a Super Bowl caliber team. Especially once we get healed up

[Asurfaholic]

Panthers embarrass the Lions at home. McCaffery 2 TD 

[ItsPantone278]

If you think about it.  If Cam is starting to hit a stride now the team handled his injury just fine.  We're 3-1 and very much in the mix.   This is a big time game for this team.  I'd hate to be the Lions.  Put me down for CAR 30-17.

[jasonluckydog]

We lose by 3 after DA kneels with 6 seconds left and Detroit had a hidden immunity timeout .

[Malt Liquor]

Panthers - 38

Lions - 17

 

[Cpt slay a ho]

Underrating the lions a bit, i'm saying a close game, whether we pull out the close win depends on if rivera doesn't go conservative or try and sit on a 7-10 point lead late in the 4th. regardless i think 24-20 final panthers 

[iamhubby1]

 

    If we continue to improve, and don't help them out, we can win this. Limit the penalties, and turn overs, execute, and just play sound football. We can win this one.

 

    I got it 31-24 Panthers. AND GOOOOOOOO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jfra78]

NC has Cheerwine, MI has Faygo

Cheerwine>Faygo

Cheerwine 27

Faygo 18