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So Who You Got? Panthers @ Lions

Saca312

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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?

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