Everything you need to know for Carolina Panthers vs. Broncos in Week 12

Everything you need to know as the Carolina Panthers go in search of their fourth win in 2022 against the Denver Broncos.

Just one game separates the Carolina Panthers from their long-awaited bye week. Sunday’s clash with the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium is a good opportunity for Steve Wilks to pick up his third win since taking over from Matt Rhule, who wasn’t out of work for long after agreeing to become the head coach at Nebraska on a whopping eight-year deal.

The Panthers are giving Sam Darnold a shot following Baker Mayfield’s poor performance at the Baltimore Ravens. His time with the organization looked doomed after just one season following a high-profile trade from the New York Jets, but this is the former first-round pick’s final chance for the signal-caller to prove he still has an NFL future.

Denver is going through some struggles of its own after being tipped by many to make a deep postseason run this season. Russell Wilson’s switch from the Seattle Seahawks hasn’t been a bed of roses and there are serious doubts surrounding Nathaniel Hackett’s ability to successfully lead an NFL franchise.

It promises to be another fascinating affair. All eyes will be on Darnold and Wilks, who can ill afford another demoralizing defeat if he wants to secure the head coaching gig permanently beyond 2022.

Carolina Panthers vs. Broncos injury report

Carolina will be without veteran defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis once again through injury. They could also be short of tight-end options unless Ian Thomas, Stephen Sullivan, or Giovanni Ricci prove their fitness beforehand.

Here is Carolina’s full injury report for Week 12:

• Myles Hartsfield (DB) – Out (ankle)
• Matt Ioannidis (DT) – Out (calf)
• Giovanni Ricci (TE/FB) – Doubtful (neck)
• P.J. Walker (QB) – Doubtful (ankle)
• Cory Littleton (OLB) – Out (ankle)
• Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR) – Questionable (shoulder)
• Ian Thomas (TE) – Questionable (illness)
• Stephen Sullivan (TE) – Questionable (illness)

Here is Denver’s full injury report for Week 12:

• K.J. Hamler (WR) – Out (hamstring)
• Jonathan Harris (DT) – Out (knee)
• Jerry Jeudy (WR) – Out (ankle)
• Jake Martin (DE) – Questionable (knee)
• K’Waun Williams (S) – Out (wrist/elbow/knee)
• Andrew Beck (TE) – Questionable (hamstring)

Carolina Panthers vs. Broncos odds

According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Panthers are 1.5-point underdogs in Week 12. This has come in slightly after Carolina opened at +2.5 for the contest.

• Denver -1.5 points: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
• Carolina +1.5 points: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)

Anyone wanting to bet the Panthers’ money line can do so at -102 (bet $102 to win $100), with the Broncos’ marginally favored at -116 (bet $116 to win $100). FanDuel is not anticipating a high-scoring affair, with the over/under set at 36.5 points.

• Over 36.5 points: -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
• Under 36.5 points: -112 (bet $112 to win $100)

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

Carolina Panthers vs. Broncos best bets

Given how much these two teams are struggling for any momentum on offense, it’s hard to predict which way this one will actually go. The Panthers won’t want to lose another game on home soil before their bye week and with Darnold now in the mix under center, it could bring about improvements if the former USC star comes out with increased urgency.

This is a tentative selection, but Carolina on the money line seems like a risk worth taking given how narrow the point spread is for the clash. However, betting under 36.5 points also seems viable considering how inept both offenses have been throughout the campaign.

Carolina Panthers vs. Broncos weather for Week 12

Although rain is anticipated this morning, Charlotte’s weather forecast is set to brighten up in time for the game. Temperatures are expected to reach 22 degrees with spells of sunshine, but the wind projections could also have an impact on how this encounter plays out.

Winds are predicted to be around 24 kilometers per hour with gusts of 47 kilometers in parts. So it’s worth monitoring as the afternoon goes on.

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