Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals – Week 10
After such a demoralizing loss on home soil, the last thing needed for the Carolina Panthers was a trip to the red-hot Arizona Cardinals. Kliff Kingsbury’s side appears to be a lively Super Bowl contender so far and the way they smashed the San Francisco 49ers without some of their top stars was another huge statement in no uncertain terms.
It remains to be seen whether the likes of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins suit up after missing last Sunday’s game. The quarterback is dealing with an ankle problem that Arizona is erring on the side of caution with, so they might decide to rest it another week due to this being a winnable game without him.
The Panthers are facing an uphill battle at the State Farm Stadium. They are 11.0-point underdogs according to the latest odds from WynnBET and you’d be hard-pressed to find anybody picking them to win with any sort of confidence.
Having fewer expectations might help. Plus the introduction of P.J. Walker as the team’s starter at quarterback might give everyone on offense a lift. Even if it is just for one week before Cam Newton comes in under center.
However, the task awaiting them is a steep one.
This could be a contest where the Panthers are overwhelmed. If Murray and other dynamic weapons take the field, it might get ugly unless significant adjustments aren’t made on the offensive side of the football.