by swerb » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:36 pm
Really not trying to overthink this one, as Philly is tempting here getting a FG against a Carolina team that has been awful. The Panther OL is a shell of its former self, losing Morgan at MLB has hurt somewhat, and their safeties are old and slow.
HOWEVER .... the Panthers are a great late season team, coming off a stinker in Wash. This is the time of year Delhomme starts to play well, and warts and all ... Carolina is the better football team here. And are in a desperation spot, needing to win to stay in the wild card spot. Philly should come out inspired on MNF, but Garcia is so limited at this point in his career. Panther front seven is strong, and they will look to take Westbrook out of the game.
Panthers wake up tonight. Steve Smith scores a couple times, and the Panther front 4 led by Peppers, Rucker, and Jenkins wreaks havoc with the short and skittish Garcia.
3* Carolina -3