I fully expect

[TruCatzFan]

This team to play the hardest they have all season. Ron Rivera has challenged these guys all week long. Time to see this teams true colors and character today. It'd be nice to get a convincing win on a playoff team, even if they are down to their 3rd string QB.

Anybody else think that the players answer the bell today and give it their all?

3hrs and 40 min... I've been waiting all week! At this point last year, I could have cared less to even think about the game... We've been losing, but I'm still intrigued every single week.

[The Saltman]

Ill believe it when I see it. Haven't seen it against any good opponents all year. Hope you're right.

[JungleCat]

It depends on which Panthers team shows up but I expect them to play hard at least through the first half.

[TruCatzFan]

Ill believe it when I see it. Haven't seen it against any good opponents all year. Hope you're right.

We'll see... The way I see it is like this:

We've never seen Rivera as mad and as passionate as we have this past week. If that can't get these guys motivated to do their absolute best to where they're flying all over the field and making plays... Then we're in big trouble.

[Ricky Spanish]

we haven't beaten a team who has a legitimate starter under center this year, so we have a chance!

[Chaos]

Good first half, hopes up

Typical second half, looking for liquor

[La Pantera]

We've had our ass kicked ONE time this year...ONE TIME! This team will play hard. If they don't think there's a chance to win they should just retire.

[Hoenheim]

well, at least we get a great test on offense against their defense. If we can still rush for over 140 rushing yards like we have the past few games on houstons d that would be nice.

[Skew]

With this team, I've learned to keep my expectations low, but hope for the best.

[Jangler]

one more win and Yates will start getting The Golden Calf of Bristol like hype.

[TruCatzFan]

I'm not posting again until late in the game... Let's see if I can reverse the jinx! (crosses fingers and does the The Golden Calf of Bristol)

[bleys]

we've played every team (-1) tough, I fully expect to see it in the 1st half.. the 2nd half concerns me though.

I'm not posting again until late in the game... Let's see if I can reverse the jinx! (crosses fingers and does the The Golden Calf of Bristol)

mentioning a reverse jinx, jinx's the reverse jinx.. :smh:

[CPcavedweller]

OP, you may take the prophet title away from The Golden Calf of Bristol if these first two drives are any indication of you're prediction.

[footballisasport]

Good first half, hopes up

Typical second half, looking for liquor

FWIW...It seems if the Panthers are leading going into the first half, opposing teams make adjustments to handle them in the second but the Panthers can't seem to quickly answer back.

Also, if the Panthers offense are able to put the game out of reach early, then it's up to the defense to hold off the opposing team.

Here's hoping Rivera was a man to his word and these guys are playing for their jobs.