Where do you think we finish now?

[Ace_Aladdin]

26 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

win the south. beat the chiefs in the superbowl. 

It’s 2015 script but we are Denver that’s gonna smack them around!

[Ace_Aladdin]

14-2  NFC south champs 

#1 seed in NFC

SB winners 

CAMMVP

[xav8tor]

1 hour ago, hepcat said:

Right now I'm predicting the Panthers to lose every game because for the past three weeks the Panthers have done the exact opposite of what I've predicted them to do. I think the Eagles are going to beat the Panthers 48-0 on Thursday night and the Panthers finish 4-12.

If it works again, you should adopt the alt "Opposite George."

[UpstatePanther]

Hmm...

 

Week 6: TNF vs Philadelphia

     - This game is tough to predict. The Eagles havent played stiff competition outside of Kansas City, who they lost to. We have played the Patriots and Lions and come away with wins. We struggled the first three games against inferior opponents, even losing to one. To me, that is a push. I am truly beginning to believe that the Saints game would have been much different had Cam got a full, pain-free practice week in beforehand. Sounds like the Eagles secondary is struggling, and we've won our games through the air this year. Lets hope Rivera/Mike come to their senses and gameplan accordingly.  I am not concerned about our defense. If we can contain Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford, we can contain Carson Wentz (no offense to him, i like the guy). This game may literally come down to who has the ball last and which team wants it more. Couple that with the fact that we always seem to  should be an exciting game. going with the home team.

5-1

Week 7: @ Chicago

     - This team is 1-4, with its only win coming against the struggling Steelers. Then again, if Bears receivers had caught one of at least 3 passes from the ATL 2 yard line in Week 1, they'd have a win against the Falcons which would be much more impressive in my mind. I think the Panthers should handle this team, so long as they are prepared accordingly. If they arent, the Bears are the type of team that can embarrass a superior team at home. Panthers by 10+ points.

6-1

Week 8: @ Tampa Bay

     - Their two wins thus far in four games played are against the aforementioned Bears (an impressive beat down) and the lowly Giants (where they barely squeaked by on the leg of the unreliable Nick Folk). kind of a push. they lost to the Vikings in a game that wasnt close, and against the Patriots by leaving 9 points on the field (Folk). This team is dysfunctional, and appears to be somewhat mediocre. I would give Tampa alittle more respect for this game if their losses werent coming at home, but they arent proving that they are dedicated to defending their house. Unfortunately for them, we are their next home game. In the mean time, they play the Cardinals (could be a win), and the Bills (doubt they win out against that defense). Tampa will probably be 3-3 going into this game. As will be the case for many games this year, we cannot overlook this team. I doubt we will, since (generally speaking) one Ron Rivera's strengths has been a focus on winning division games. Tampa is a better version of the Bears. They are a team the Panthers should beat, but wont beat if we arent prepared. Panthers by a score or two.

7-1

Week 9: vs Atlanta

     - Revenge game. They swept us in impressive, horrifying fashion last year. Between now and then, they play vs MIA, @NE, and @NYJ. Its conceivable they win all three, which would make this a marquee matchup between 1-loss teams in the same division. It could conceivably be flexed to Sunday night, since the game that night is going to be OAK@MIA. Other potential flex games that week could be DEN@PHI, KC@DAL, and WAS@SEA. Returning to ATL's upcoming schedule, its also highly likely that Miami or NE beats Atlanta. But even if both do, 4-3 is nothing to underestimate. Not in a division game, not that division rival. By virtue of revenge game, being at home, and our defense hitting its stride as the season progresses, i think this is a close Panthers win.

8-1

Week 10: MNF vs Miami

     - The Dolphins are .500, but have played almost nobody. Their wins have come against the .500 Titans who are missing their starting QB, and the 1-4 Chargers (who have only won against the 0-5 Giants). My gut tells me Miami is better than their competition would suggest, but the coming weeks will tell. They play the Falcons in Atlanta, the Jets again at home, the Ravens in Baltimore, and the Raiders at home. If they are going to become a contender, they will give ATL a run for their money, and beat the other three. If that is what happens they will enter our game 5-3. Thats not a team to underestimate. Not in Primetime. Especially when we have never beaten this team in Charlotte before. Due to that fact alone, and that we have generally performed well in Primetime in recent years, i think this is a win for the Panthers. I'll be alot more confident if Miami has a losing record going into this game. 

9-1

Week 11: BYE

     - this bye comes at a great time. We are already dealing with alot of injuries. The team may get both Greg Olsen and Kurt Coleman back at the end of this bye. plus its later in the season which means our players will be well rested for a post season run (which will hopefully include a 1st round bye).

Week 12: @ New York Jets

      - Between now and then, the Jets will play the Patriots at MetLife, the Dolphins in Miami, the Falcons at MetLife, the Bills on TNF at MetLife, and the Bucs in Tampa. I dont believe in the Jets at this point. Their 3-2 record is deceiving. It would not surprise me at all if they lose every single one of those games. More likely they win at least one of them, but i highly doubt they win more than 3. Point being, they are a .500 team by this point... at best. Meanwhile we are 9-1 and healthy. Panthers by 2 scores.

10-1

Week 13: @ New Orleans

     - This team will not lose to the Saints a second time. That game we lost before was a fugging anomily. Panthers win. but for shits and giggles, lets take a look at who they are playing in the mean time. They have the Lions in the Superdome this weekend, then travel to Lambeau (LOL), host the Bears and Bucs in consecutive weeks, travel to Buffalo, and then host the Rams. I see four probable losses there. Could be 5. I doubt the Saints will be a contender at that point. And we will be out for blood. 

11-1

Week 14: vs Minnesota

     - Back to the games we shouldnt underestimate. Minny has been hot and cold so far this season. Against the Saints and Bucs they won, but against the Steelers and Lions, they lost. Both of their wins were blowouts. They had one blowout loss to a struggling team, and one close loss to a top NFC team. So i really dont know what to make of them. They play in Chicago tonight, then have a 3-game home stand against the Packers, Ravens, and Browns. Then they travel to Washington, host the Rams, and go on a 3 game away stint against the Lions, Falcons, and us. The only game there i feel like they will lose is against the Packers. The Skins, Rams, Lions, and Falcons could present a problem, but all those games are also completely winnable. I'll feel alot better about this one if they have a losing record when we face them. If they are fighting for a playoff spot, this could be a down game for the Panthers. Gut tells me Panthers grit this one out. 

12-1

Week 15: vs Green Bay

     - This Packers team has what it takes to challenge us for supremacy in the NFC. Yes, I am already talking NFC supremacy. After breaking down our schedule to Week 15 so far, i dont see why this game wont have NFC 1st seed implications. Even if the Panthers lose a game or two more before now and then, the Packers may as well. They travel to Minnesota this Sunday, host the Saints and then the Lions after their bye. Then they travel to Chicago, host the Ravens, travel to Pittsburgh, host the Bucs, and then take a two game road trip to Cleveland and Charlotte. I see three potential losses there, but none of them are unwinnable. This could well be another matchup of 1-loss teams in the NFC, only this time, it will be the two NFC heavyweights scrapping for top dawg. Both teams will be feeling some pressure from the closest division foe by this point, but i think the Packers will be feeling more pressure. The Lions have a very manageable schedule going forward and could only have 3 or 4 losses total by this point. The Falcons have beaten the Lions, but barely. And they barely won against the Bears. I think the Green Bay's loss to the Falcons is their version of our Saints game, so i dont really think that speaks to the talent of the Falcons as much as it shows a lack of focus on the part of the Packers. My gut tells me the Packers will win this game. Both teams will have alot to play for, but the Packers moreso. It certainly is not unwinnable for the Panthers. I remember we beat this team in 2015 under similar circumstances. They were the last NFC team standing in our way of supremacy that year. I just cant shake the feeling we lose a close, hard-fought game here.

12-2

Week 16: vs Tampa Bay

     - This game will be much like our 2015 season finale against them. We will want to bounce back late in the season after a loss. This will also help us wrap the division up. If we lose to the Bucs in Tampa earlier in the season, this is almost a sure win. 

13-2

Week 17: @ Atlanta

     - With the division wrapped up and #2 seed probably wrapped up, i believe we rest our starters here. Atlanta may still be fighting for a playoff spot and will may be in a win-and-in situation. They will treat this like their Super Bowl against our backups... and blow a 28-3 lead against the Panthers 2nd string....

as awesome as that would be, no. The Panthers will lose in Atlanta for the 3rd time in 3 years, but under similar circumstances to 2015, not 2016. 

13-3

[Jangler]

In Minnesota.

[pantherclaw]

18-1

[Randolph Panther]

12-4 sounds good to me.  This Thursday is a big one.  Need to protect the motherland against a good team.  If we can get the Eagles and the Bears no reason at all we can finish 12-4