Ya know, I’m not as scared of our upcoming scheduled as I was and think 11-5 is very realistic.

[PanthersNC1984]

On paper one would look at our schedule and think it looks absolutely brutal, but re thinking things over, I’m just not as frightened by it as I once was.

So first the Falcons, easy sweep. That team has no heart this year that I don’t even see them caring enough to play spoiler for us. They just don’t care this year. That’s 2 easy wins there.

The Seahawks have given us headaches in the past but they just don’t scare me this year and we have beat them in the past when they were way better. If you need something else to ease your mind, they literally only beat the 0-7 Bengals by 1 pt and that was even at the Clink. Another win.

Packers- Yea that’s going to be a loss for us. It’s ok though, it’s Lambeu field in the dead middle of winter with Aaron Rodgers playing lights out. The Pats would even likely lose that game. So that’s a loss and a pretty sure one. Oh well.

Saints- We get the Saints at the tail end of winter in December outdoor in the elements, they will NOT I repeat NOT sweep us this year. Split, so that’s another win.
 

Titans and Colts- No long explanation here, we are simply just a better team than either of them, it’s just that simple. Two more wins.

Redskins- lol come on, need I say more? Another win.

Annnd finally San Fran- I’m very undecided on this game, but screw it. Let’s be conservative and say we will lose, that puts us at 11-5 this season with our three remaining lossses being San Fran, Saints and Packers. 

[BurnHurnBurn]

I count 8 wins we should have if we just do what we're supposed to.

Not included are: (2 losses) 2x NOLA, GB, SF, SEA, INDY

Of those, only 1 NOLA and SEA are home games.  If we can hold serve at home that's 10 wins.

Any thing else would be tough.  The Colts would be most likely, followed by SF, NOLA, then GB at Lambeau.(IMO)

[Snake]

11-5 isn't even good enough to get a wild card this year. We need to pump up those numbers. 

[run-run-pass-punt]

I try not to anticipate wins and losses. It's not a very realistic approach considering the relative parity and ever-changing nature of the league. So many moving parts.

I like this team, but injuries, luck, officiating, random inexplicable (hot and cold) performances all play a part.

I just enjoy (or not) a week at a time. Here's to beating San Fran on Sunday.

[Burnout189]

12 minutes ago, Snake said:

11-5 isn't even good enough to get a wild card this year. We need to pump up those numbers. 

[Happy Panther]

12 minutes ago, Snake said:

11-5 isn't even good enough to get a wild card this year. We need to pump up those numbers. 

Only two teams have gone 11-5 and missed the playoffs. 10-6 is pretty rare as well. I don't see it.

[Burnout189]

13 minutes ago, Snake said:

11-5 isn't even good enough to get a wild card this year. We need to pump up those numbers. 

Those are rookie numbers.

[Happy Panther]

51 minutes ago, PanthersNC1984 said:

On paper one would look at our schedule and think it looks absolutely brutal, but re thinking things over, I’m just not as frightened by it as I once was.

So first the Falcons, easy sweep.

Lost me there. While it would be great, we haven't swept them much. Like three times in 24 years. Even when we went 15-1 they avoided the sweep in a garbage game.

[Happy Panther]

6 minutes ago, Burnout189 said:

Those are rookie numbers.

Your image worked for me.

[PanthersNC1984]

58 minutes ago, Happy Panther said:

Lost me there. While it would be great, we haven't swept them much. Like three times in 24 years. Even when we went 15-1 they avoided the sweep in a garbage game.

You could tell they REALLY wanted to end our undefeated streak badly and that was their super bowl, they had fire and drive that season. I watched them play some this season and this team is just mentally done. They look like how we looked the first two games

[t96]

I’m seeing 17-2.  Not sure what y’all are seeing though...

[Happy Panther]

39 minutes ago, PanthersNC1984 said:

You could tell they REALLY wanted to end our undefeated streak badly and that was their super bowl, they had fire and drive that season. I watched them play some this season and this team is just mentally done. They look like how we looked the first two games

Meh they also grabbed one in 2008 when we went 12-4 and in 2003 when we went 11-5  (and went to the superbowl) and 1996 when we went 12-4.

NFC South has always beaten each other up.

[DeAngelo Beason]

I think I'm among the few who think we're going to manhandle the 49ers.  I really don't see them as being much of a challenge.  Of course, any time I have even the slightest bit of confidence in the Panthers they go out and take a dump on the field, so here's to a loss on Sunday.

[Burnout189]

15 hours ago, Happy Panther said:

Your image worked for me.

Dammit, thought I could edit it in time lol. Oh well.