Sunday’s slate broke about as well as could be hoped for the Panthers. But control begins and ends with beating the Bucs tonight.
To say that the national media doubts Carolina is an understatement. The Texans victory over the Packers certainly puts last week’s win in a different, lesser light.
Chuckie Gruden is up to his old tricks, praising Panthers in order to fire up his guys. You watch, some Buc WR will have a career night. The key will be pressure on Jeff Garcia — or lack thereof. Give the guy time and he’ll throw for 3 scores, minimum.
I’m betting John Fox knows that too and will change up and bring pressure from the start of the game. If so, and if the Panthers can run the ball, Carolina wins. 27-17.
Bonus Observation: OL Jeremy Bridges has gone and screwed up again.
