Statistical Snapshot - Panthers at Lions

[Jeremy Igo]

Here is a statistical snapshot for the Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions game. 

Biggest thing that stood out to me here was the points for and against.

Detroit ranks in the top 10 in both. Panthers and Lions are actually tied for 4th on defense. This could be a sub 20 point game for both teams. 

[KB_fan]

Wow... quite similar strengths & weaknesses.  Should be a really interesting game.

[rayzor]

this could be the best team the lions has had in...well..maybe forever? well, at least since '91.

this is going to be a good game. should continue to be a good year for the lions as well.

[therealmjl]

Much like us in 2015, Detroit’s PPG is inflated by their defense’s ability to create turnovers (I think I read they’re at the top in turnover differential).

IF we don’t turn the ball over, we win this game.

[Ace_Aladdin]

They want be able to stop the run & or run the ball.

Panthers control the game for 4 qtrs win with 2 TD lead

[Khyber53]

This one is going to be tough. The Lions are playing opportunistic football, creating turnovers and more importantly, they have an offense that can make those turnovers become points.

Luckily, we have the best checkdown receiver Cam's ever had, which should help keep the INTs down. Stafford's got decent receivers and a good arm, though, so our secondary will be in for a very long day unless our D-line puts on their best show so far.

I'm calling it 20 -24 Panthers with a late touchdown pass in the fourth to take the lead. Defense will have to hold the fort against Detroit's two-minute drill and we'll come away glad we brought Peppers back.

[t96]

Our run game on both sides of the ball is a huge advantage.

[PlantBasedPoster]

32 minutes ago, sanjay_rajput said:

They want be able to stop the run & or run the ball.

Panthers control the game for 4 qtrs win with 2 TD lead

3 TD lead if they use a 2 TE set...

[Cyberjag]

New England was on our offense to keep up with Brady.  This one is going to be on our defense.  Detroit doesn't give up many points, we need to just do them one better.

[trueblade]

Stafford is a freaking magician in the 4th quarter. He's led so many comebacks. Panthers will need to play a full 60 minute game.

[CRA]

Stafford throws to Tate.  He has almost double the targets as the next closest WR. 

Carolina needs to take Tate away and force Stafford to make the chains without him 

[Jeremy Igo]

6 minutes ago, CRA said:

Stafford throws to Tate.  He has almost double the targets as the next closest WR. 

Carolina needs to take Tate away and force Stafford to make the chains without him 

Bracket Tate shadow Stafford?!

[KB_fan]

24 minutes ago, trueblade said:

Stafford is a freaking magician in the 4th quarter. He's led so many comebacks. Panthers will need to play a full 60 minute game.

Totally THIS!!!!

[2jakefansinva]

Looks like their 3rd down efficiency kinda sucks.

1st and 2nd downs will be huge.....

minimize the manageable 3rd downs.