Not to rain on the positivity parade but this Sunday has the makings of a bloodbath.

[Donald LaFell]

Just now, CRA said:

Last time we went to the west coast and were 10 point dogs?

was also PJ’s last start.   And I don’t have to tell you what happens when PJ starts a game. 

GOAT

[NAS]

Not impressed with Rams offense this year, they’re a shell of themselves. But our offense is still way worse, and while I think the defense can keep us in it for a while, wheels will come off in the second half as they get tired

[CRA]

Just now, Carl Spackler said:

I appreciate your sticking to that joke, but I look forward to it no longer being the case as well.

I’m a little confused by this post. 

anyway, I don’t feel it’s new thread worthy so I’ll just share it here.  Take a look at my new PJ tattoo.  
 

[Davidson Deac II]

Either we start playing well or we make a run at the top draft pick so we can draft the next Baker Mayfield or Jameis Winston.  Its a win/win for us.  

[raleigh-panther]

I think all of Carolina knows it was take out the trash on Monday and we all know what the interim tag is and that a new regime will come in 

what we also know is Coach Wilks is a pro coach. He will play this bust poker hand as best he can  he isn’t stupid   Lot of things went on in Arizona, a failed number 1 Qb pick for one 

these players too, will have a fire lit under their ass if they want to play again as the tape don’t lie 

the WRs and TEs on this team leave a lot to be desired compared to others in the NFL   Time to pick it up or move on 

I do believe Coach will separate seed from the chaff and despite what many believe, there is a lot of chaff 
 

 

[UNCrules2187]

I think it will be a close game and the numbers seem to support it: https://betiq.teamrankings.com/articles/interim-head-coach-results-first-game-betting-ats-moneyline/

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Early Firings Have Been More Profitable than Late Ones

If you look at that list, you will also see that situations where the coach was fired earlier in the year have been more profitable than later in the year.

• Five of the six previous interim coach debuts in Week 6 or earlier saw the new coach’s team cover (and win outright).
• Eight of the 10 interim coaches who took over by Week 12 covered the spread (and won).
• Interim coaches taking over in Week 13 or later are 6-7 ATS and SU.

Overall Outlook

Since 2010, teams playing their first game for an interim coach have shown value in a limited number of opportunities, particularly earlier in the season. The market may not always react rationally here, if it anticipates that the team who fired a coach is likely to perform worse. Sometimes, the changing of a coach who was struggling (these firings often come after multiple disappointing seasons, or because a team is underperforming) can have a positive impact, or at least not be the negative that it might be perceived to be.

 

 

[AggieLean]

Rams are licking their chops when it comes to this game. This is their chance to get right, and get this train back on the tracks.

 

I see them having their best offensive game, and easily winning this. Sucks, because I want PJ to keep his streak alive. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

We will win this game because

• PJ is undefeated as Panthers starting QB
• PJ is undefeated starting against Matt Stafford
• Matt Stafford has never beaten PJ
• Matt Stafford is washed

Those simple facts tell you all you need to know.

[TLGPanthersFan]

I am in no way, shape or form going into this game thinking we are gonna win. But at least if we lose I will have something to celebrate because we are one game closer to a secured top 5 pick. 
Also interm HCs are like college HCs, they rarely every work out and also don’t do anything other than holding down the fort. 

[ClawOn]

Disagree. We're due for a dead cat bounce.

[TLGPanthersFan]

1 hour ago, Sean Payton's Vicodin said:

Wilks honeymoon isn't gonna be very long here, that's for sure.

I am not gonna be frustrated with Wilks if we lose out. He’ll be gone at the end of the year.

But I bet you there will be people saying we need to fire Wilks if we keep losing. 

[Panther'sBigD]

I think we can win. I want us to win. I would rather we win out and get a low draft pick than suck for the chance to draft high.

[PghPanther]

If the offense can't move the chains in the 1st half the defense will be gassed in the latter stages of the game................that's one way they lose.

There are a lot of ways the Panthers can lose games from here on out and I have a feeling they will end up exploring every last way to lose whether they like it or not.  

[grimesgoat]

1 hour ago, panthersgreenville said:

Im as thrilled as anybody that Rhule is gone, beyond ecstatic. I am seeing a lot of expectations from the fan base that Wilks is possibly the answer and he will even do so well that he becomes our new HC, don’t get me wrong I like him, I love the story and I would love to see that happen. 

But we have to look at facts, we fired Rhule and replaced him with a HC that has a 3-13 record as a HC, starting a 3rd string QB who has 2 TDs 8 ints his time here, with a defense that is banged up and playing under a brand new interim DC.

On top of all this, we are facing a Rams team in a West Coast game across the country that is desperate to be back at .500 before they have their bye week. We are currently 10 point underdogs according to Vegas and they are rarely wrong.

My guess is it will look promising and close the first QTR or 2 but will get out of control fast.