It was nothing short of an embarrassment. And there are now far more questions than answers surrounding the Carolina Panthers following their Week 7 capitulation at the New York Giants.
The Giants were reeling from some key injuries, especially on offense. But they made light work of the Panthers during one of the most disappointing performances and results in franchise history.
Things got off to a slow start and were no better after that. Carolina‘s defense tried valiantly to keep them in the game, but they tired as the contest went on as Sam Darnold and the offense couldn’t stay on the field for a prolonged period of time.
Darnold was rightfully benched. And it remains to be seen whether the quarterback will be under center at the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 with rumors swirling about another bid to land Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans.
It’s going to be an interesting week as the pressure mounts on head coach Matt Rhule, who’s ability to lead this group is coming under increased scrutiny.
Panthers at Falcons Odds Week 8
The Week 8 betting odds on WynnBET have the Panthers as 2.5-point underdogs at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They have +125 money line odds, while the Falcons are the favorites at -145.
The total for the game is set at an over/under of 46.5 points, which can be wagered at -110 either way (bet $110 to win $100).
Panthers at Falcons Prediction Week 8
There’s just no telling how this game is going to go. The Falcons have recovered from a poor start and now find themslves at 3-3 following victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Form normally goes out of the window in NFC South divisional matchups. But it’s hard to look at Carolina’s performances of late with any confidence.
The Falcons have a prolific offense that will put up considerable points. If Carolina’s playmakers don’t step up and give the defense a fighting chance, then a fifth-straight defeat will follow.
However, no matter what you might think about the situation, the landscape changes if the Panthers pull off the Watson trade – providing he isn’t put on the commissioner’s exempt list.
For now, Atlanta is favored to emerge victorious 28-20.
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