Carolina Panthers: Game by game predictions for second half of 2021 season

(Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Robby Anderson
(Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Robby Anderson
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(Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports) Sean McDermott

Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills – Week 15

This is where it gets extremely tricky.

A brutal stretch of games for the Carolina Panthers starts with a trip to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. This is undeniably the worst time of year to play former defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, who played a leading role in their memorable Super Bowl run in 2015.

Many feel McDermott should have been given the head coaching job. Judging by what he’s done in Buffalo so far, it’s hard to argue.

There have been times this season where the Bills look like the team to beat. But they are prone to the odd blip as was recently proven with a shock loss to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars that’s led many to question whether they have what it takes to go one better and reach the Super Bowl this season.

However, this is the time of year where playoff-contending teams lock-in. And the freezing elements in Buffalo are another thing working against the Panthers.

It’s hard to envisage a situation where the Panthers get near the Bills in this one. If they could somehow come away with a win, it would be nothing short of unbelievable.

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