ESPN says we have an 80 percent chance of winning vs Tampa. Anyone else worried about the possibility of a trap game?

[KillerKat]

If we don't try to revert to being conservative at any point in the game for every game, we will be fine. I'm not convinced yet that we never will. We tried to in the 3rd quarter last game before ditching it in the 4th. We have to stop doing that.

[PleaseCutStewart]

I feel like with Rivera at coach, there is always a possibility for a Bears type of stinker from last year. Don't think it will happen at home though (@ Tampa maybe)

[Lumps]

At home? Not too worried, we have been demolishing teams at BOA this year, I’ve been to every game.

At Tampa against Fitz is hard to say. Not only is Fitz on and off, so is our pass rush which means blitzing and blitzing Fitz may not be the best idea if he’s having a good day. When he has a good days - it’s a really good day. 

But one game at a time, I expect some difficulties here and there due to it be a division game but at home I see us being alright.

[Snake]

Make no mistake this is a super important game for us and we will be prepared on offense. Defense on the other hand idk. 

[JakeDel5674]

As long as Rivera is the HC, every game worries me. 

[JARROD]

This isn’t college, every game in the NFL should scare every team every time. 

That’s how trap games happen in the first place,..

worried about another team weeks away and forget about the game that’s now,..

or overlooking states as “give me” states in elections and magically having them vote the other way after being slighted,..

trap games can be avoided by treating every game as the Super Bowl every time.

[TheMaulClaw]

Indeed. It could be a trap game. Panthers need to stay humble and hungry. I personally think DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel have a lot to prove. Great talents. 

[GoPanthers123]

Tampa on Sunday, Pitt on Thursday.   Yeah this is a trap game.   

[LA_Panther]

This is the NFL, not college. You show up expecting an easy win, prepare to lose. We better come prepared 

[App Panther]

We just need to get out to an early lead, none of this digging ourselves a hole non-sense.

[UpstatePanther]

Trap games are for losers. 

[CatTower]

Yep letdown game sounds about right.  Tampa is still fighting for playoffs and they will be desperate.  Fitz will be able to destroy us with OJ.  Look for a 400 yard passing game from him.  

[GoobyPls]

That Tampa offense is beyond stacked, I think it’s gonna be a shootout 

[DaveThePanther2008]

I know it is early to start discussing playoffs but we are currently No. 5 seed in the playoffs and at minimum we need to keep that cushion.

Trap game I am not buying it.  If we lose everyone will say it was a trap game.

This is a division rival who wants to kick our ass.  We'll have our hands full with their WRs but if can make Fitzpatrick nervous we'll rule the day.  If we don't, especially if he gets in a groove.  We could lose and really put us in wildcard position only.  We can't fall 2 games behind N.O.