Vikings at Panthers Predictions - Let's hear it

[CarolinaLivin]

 

5 minutes ago, glenwo2 said:

So our "D" automatically becomes better and holds the Vikings to 24 points because of CMC's presence?

 

You can argue that CMC playing would help the Panthers in 3rd down situations and just helping the offense stay on the field in general, which would allow the defense to rest more. 

[TheCasillas]

I convinced myself before the season that Sam would be due for a bad game or two this season (I don’t think the cowboys game was a bad game for Sam), just like many quarterbacks.  I am expecting a bounce back game this week against the Vikings. I do expect (and hate to admit it) a loss. However, it won’t be because offense doesn’t do their job. I think we struggle against the run to set up the pass offense this weekend.

 

final score:

vikes : 33

panthers: 31

 

field goal as time expires.

Edited October 14, 2021 by TheCasillas

[Wanderlai]

Sadly an L

31-17 

[glenwo2]

4 minutes ago, CarolinaLivin said:

 

You can argue that CMC playing would help the Panthers in 3rd down situations and just helping the offense stay on the field in general, which would allow the defense to rest more. 

Hmmm...that makes sense.

If we don't have  CMC, this may be a painful game to watch. 

[Squid Game]

Danielle Hunter and Patrick Peterson. That’s the only two names we need to care about for this game. Will this oline be able to keep Sam clean? And, Sam has been the best QB to play against if you’re a corner trying to rejuvenate your career. 

[BlackPanther21_]

Going into this game with low expectations but would love to be surprised.

This Vikings defense is 2nd in the league in sacks, if the O-line does not magically decide to get their poo together this week, pressure on Darnold will be a problem once again. Hopefully Rhule and the staff finally realize this current bunch isn't and never will get the job done, and keep trying different looks, but not expecting it. 

Which is why having CMC back is so big, Darnold is clearly less comfortable without him because he is his security blanket when things fall apart. Look for the Panthers to go to him early and often on to avoid Darnold trying to do too much like last week, when the line inevitably collapses once again.

Joe Brady gets creative for a change and dials up a PA deep shot to Robby Anderson for a TD

Thankfully our defense has the ability to keep us in any game, and I expect our pass rush to torch Kirk Cousins and slow down Dalvin Cook considerably assuming he plays.

Bold prediction: The panthers score 10 points in the 3rd quarter.

This one will be close, and should give us a great indicator of where we are really at after these last 2 weeks. 
 

Panthers just squeak this one out on a last minute TD and win 24-17.

Huddle trolls and pessimists in shambles.

[Squid Game]

Vikings 31 

Panthers 13

[CarolinaLivin]

5 minutes ago, glenwo2 said:

Hmmm...that makes sense.

If we don't have  CMC, this may be a painful game to watch. 

Our defense can still have a great game, but we aren't facing a terrible defense either. If our OL plays like last week it'll be long. Or... I'd hate to put more pressure than there needs to be on Joe Brady but if he can draw something up to counteract our OL woes... then that's our chance. I think Robby was onto something. I know our OL limits what we can do and the kinds of route/plays we call, but I still hope guys are vocal and our staff is open to adjustments that players may suggest. Not just adjustments the coaches think will work.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Don't see this team winning tbh. Almost feels like it's implosion time. The lines are poo, Sam's regressed because of it, and the Defense is being asked to bail them out and it seems that Offenses have figured out Snow's schemes. Not feeling confident. 

[ForJimmy]

What the hell people? We aren’t losing this game! Panthers find some rhythm on offense and win 28-20. I want to read some optimistic fan takes! CJ Henderson is going to get a pick after starting to get comfortable in this defense. Also Burns is due a sack or two. Let’s go Panthers! You all better keep pounding! 

[CRA]

1 hour ago, glenwo2 said:

So our "D" automatically becomes better and holds the Vikings to 24 points because of CMC's presence?

 

Yeah, we will run the ball better and be better offensively with CMC.  Which impacts the D. 

That should help the D stay off the field more and be fresher.  And and if the O runs through CMC I would think the odds of turnovers decrease vs a CMC less O.  So it decreases the odds of the D getting in bad spots off turnovers. 

bad offense generally works against a D.  Good offense generally helps them. Just a variation of that thought process.

[BurnNChinn]

Panthers winning at half 13-6. 
 

Then Joe Brady’s famous second half failures pop up again.

Vikings 27-16!

[BurnNChinn]

2 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

What the hell people? We aren’t losing this game! Panthers find some rhythm on offense and win 28-20. I want to read some optimistic fan takes! CJ Henderson is going to get a pick after starting to get comfortable in this defense. Also Burns is due a sack or two. Let’s go Panthers! You all better keep pounding! 

CJ is already hurt and hasn’t looked good. I know it’s been only really two games but I’m not expecting much out of him to be honest.

[outlaw4]

I predict we'll be talking about the O-line post-game.