Predictions from Charlotte observer sports writers

[raleigh-panther]

Fowler: Bucs 23, Panthers 16. Baker Mayfield only won a single game when he was an unimpressive Carolina starter, but somehow he’s 5-0 when playing AGAINST the Panthers. For the Panthers to pull off this upset, they’ll need to score at least in the mid-20s. With Tampa Bay relatively healthy following a mini-bye (and Mike Evans’ return is huge), it feels like this will be too tough a task.

Kaye: Bucs 24, Panthers 20. The win-loss-win-loss streak comes to an end. It’s hard to trust the play-calling following the loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers know what’s on the line, but they also knew last week, too. It’ll be close; I just have trouble trusting a positive outcome after a defeating one on the road.

Zietlow: Panthers 38, Bucs 35. This prediction goes against conventional wisdom, but then again, conventional wisdom doesn’t seem to apply to these Panthers. This group, after all, has yet to lose back-to-back contests since Weeks 1 and 2. I think they win this one to make Week 18 interesting — and yes, that’s even with motivated Baker Mayfield and future Hall of Famer Mike Evans in good form. Why not?

[HPPantherzfan]

Mike Evan’s always has huge games against us it seems.  I have hope but I don’t see today being any different especially they way Horn got picked on last week

[Butterflyj30]

I'll take the third prediction where the Panthers Win 

[L-TownCat]

This team is retarded.  They’ll either defy logic and look competent and damn near good in a close victory or they’ll get absolutely embarrassed while looking like they eat crayons and play with poo.

My prediction?

[Khyber53]

Panthers 28

Bucs 24

[Jackie Lee]

Don't give a poo just let Bryce try to throw the ball like a real QB so we can decide about the 5th year option

[Shotgun]

Last week I wanted us to win. This week, I couldnt care less. The Young/Canales combo is boring and awful to watch so whatever. Screen passes with a loaded box....fun fun.

[Jackie Lee]

5 minutes ago, Shotgun said:

Last week I wanted us to win. This week, I couldnt care less. The Young/Canales combo is boring and awful to watch so whatever. Screen passes with a loaded box....fun fun.

CBS or some pod was blaming Canales for the play calling last week but then moved to him being scared to just letting Bryce sling it how a normal game plan should go. You gotta try it these last few games to decide if you got a QB or not. 

[mrcompletely11]

no icky today might just be what sways this

 

that sucks

[raleigh-panther]

36 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

This team is retarded.  They’ll either defy logic and look competent and damn near good in a close victory or they’ll get absolutely embarrassed while looking like they eat crayons and play with poo.

My prediction?

Maximus Decimus Meriidus

[raleigh-panther]

34 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

Don't give a poo just let Bryce try to throw the ball like a real QB so we can decide about the 5th year option

The canales young marriage is poor

hard to know which one is the cause or if both are but pro teams cant survive these days consistently averaging  20 or less pounts 

[TheBigKat]

Talk is cheap

 

keep pounding

[mrcompletely11]

Does daddy know you are spending his money? 

[TLGPanthersFan]

1 hour ago, HPPantherzfan said:

Mike Evan’s always has huge games against us it seems.  I have hope but I don’t see today being any different especially they way Horn got picked on last week

Except when Cam was around. That defense we had was so much fun since it frustrated him so much.