Way too early 2023 Predictions

[BeenPounding]

Schedule

Sept. 10: at Atlanta - Panthers win a tight game 27- 24 on the road (1-0)

Sept. 18: vs. New Orleans (MNF) - Panthers get off to a red hot start.  The ground game is the difference in this one 24-17 (2-0)

Sept. 24: at Seattle - Trap game.  Long trip after a short week.  Panthers lay an egg.  20 - 17 bad guys.  (2-1)

Oct. 1: vs. Minnesota - Minnesota can score, but they still can't stop an improved offence.  Real exciting game with an overtime finish 33-30 for the good guys. (3-1)

Oct. 8: at Detroit - Detroit is a different team at home than on the road, however, the run game is strong with the black cats.  Panther beats Lion 29 - 21. (4-1)

Oct. 15: at Miami - An improved Miami defense takes advantage of a rookie Quarterback and a tired roster.  If Tua lasts this long I give the fish a pre bye week brain fart.  If Tua is hurt, we roll them. 35 - 27 Fish. (4-2)

Oct. 22: BYE

Oct. 29: vs. Houston - Houston is improved, but they are still Houston.  C.J. may claim to have the armor of God surrounding him, but in reality he has a porous offensive line that can't protect him.  Cats roll 24 - 17 (5-2)

Nov. 5: Indianapolis - This game has been circled on the calendars as out guys are starting to gel and go get one for the new HC.  Cats roll and give a HC who deserves a game ball a well deserved token of appreciation.  Cats 35 - 17 (6-2)

Nov. 9: at Chicago (TNF) - Chicago ain't it.  We are better across the board.  This would be an ugly letdown if anything other than a win happens here.  Cats 24 - 10. (7-2)

Nov. 19: vs. Dallas - I hate the cowboys.  I'm honestly am glad we picked Rhule over McCarthy.  My reason being, McCarthy would have succeeded just enough to keep him around.  Anyway, we can't win them all, even at home.  This is the only home game I see us giving away this year.  Cowboys 28 - 17. (7-3)

Nov. 26: at Tennessee - I really have respected what the Titans have been able to accomplish under Mike Vrabrel.  Honestly, he doesn't get enough credit for his success.  However, the Titans are on a down swing.  By this time Will Levis is starting.  Here is the difference between the two teams.  Panthers are growing and getting better with their young QB.  The titans only gave their young QB PT because their season is falling off the rails.  Panthers fill their bellies on Thanksgiving off Nashville hot BBQ.  Our defense is clicking not allowing more than 20 points since the bye week.  24-17 (8-3)

Dec. 3: at Tampa Bay - Ascending Panthers beat rebuilding Bucs.  Kyle isn't up to Trask for this one.  Panthers win on the road 28 - 21.  (9-3)

Dec. 10: at New Orleans - You can't win them all.  The Superdome will hopefully be much more forgiving and we don't lose any linemen to injury.  Understandable road loss in the division.  24 - 17 (9-4)

Dec. 16 or 17: vs. Atlanta - We protect the bank and get back on track after a bad loss.  33 - 17 (10 - 4)

Dec. 24: vs. Green Bay - This game is a present for us.  The Pack's defense can't win every game for GB.  Jordan Love struggles against the Evero Special.  24 - 16 (11-4)

Dec. 31: at Jacksonville - Great battle between two teams on the up and up.  Bryce vs Sunshine (Trevor) becomes the friendliest rivalry between the two most goodie two shoe QB's in the league.  Great back and forth game.  Home team takes it.  Bryce owes Trevor a box of Oreos and a Waffle House gift card off a friendly wager.  33- 30 (11 - 5)

Jan. 6 or 7: vs. Tampa Bay - The Bucs have given up by this point.  Third stringers are playing and they will hold a fire sale in the off season.  Panthers secure the #3 seed in the playoffs with a big win at home.  35 - 10 (12-5)

Playoffs - 1 - Philly , 2 - SF, 3 - CAR, 4 - DET WC Dallas, NYG, SEA, 

We beat NYG at home in the opening round.  Lose to SF in the 2nd round.

[Brooklyn 3.0]

9 or 10 wins, possible WC.

[Montsta]

This is insane but I like your spirit. If we have a winning record I’ll do a backflip. 9-8 let’s do this. 

[TheBigKat]

Did this fella really have us as a 12 win team with a rookie QB?

[ForJimmy]

We have no idea how good some of these teams are going to be plus we are installing a new offense and defense. I expect us to be competitive and would be thrilled with a winning record but there may be some learning curves this year. 

[rayzor]

1 hour ago, TheBigKat said:

Did this fella really have us as a 12 win team with a rookie QB?

Have you seen the QBs on the schedule? Why not?

[rayzor]

There's not a scary team in that schedule.

[Aussie Tank]

It’s gonna be very reasonable making the playoffs. If there’s a QB to come out in the last 20 years with the mental makeup to pick up the pro game quickly it’s Bryce Young. Nearly every QB can throw a ball the special ones no where and when too 

[SteveSmithTD89]

20-0

[JawnyBlaze]

12 wins seems mighty optimistic, but like rayzor said none of the teams on our schedule is scary. To be more on the safe/realistic side I’d give up the game vs Tennessee and one game against Atlanta and predict 10-7, but I wouldn’t be surprised at 12 wins with this schedule.  Early exit in the playoffs though, probably.  Reminiscent of the Colts with Luck, for this first year or two.  Feast on an easy schedule but get exposed vs better and more experienced teams in the playoffs. 

Edited May 12, 2023 by JawnyBlaze

[shaqattaq]

11 hours ago, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

9 or 10 wins, possible WC.

I doubt that the NFCS produces a wildcard team. 9-10 wins will likely take the division. Out of curiosity, who do you think wins the NFCS?

[rebelrouser]

So far i've seen 7,7, 8,9,8.  I'm going 9-8.  

[Tbe]

8-9 or 9-8. 
 

Rookie QB, new coaches, new scheme, older injury prone weapons on offense, only one good DE.

We’ll be lucky to have a winning season. 

Next year is the true test in my mind.

[mrcompletely11]

9 wins should be attainable