We were supposed to win.

[weymouthst]

What an awesome game. Finally, the Panther's played like a complete team. Offense lit it up and scored points, defense had some takeaways and played smart football. Couldn't really ask for more in this game. Excellent job.

What really made me happy is that we were supposed to win, and we didn't let the game slip away. Nothing is worse than losing to a team that, realistically, we should beat. The other losses this season were against good teams, excellent teams. So at 2-5, I am actually impressed given the circumstances.

Looking ahead at Minnesota, I wouldn't call this game one we are supposed to win. But we definitely have a shot. If the defense holds AP to 1 touchdown and less than 75 yards, pick off Ponder at least once, the offense should be able to outscore the Vikings.

Good game, looking forward to next week!

[MADCAT]

You say the Panthers will need to hold AP to less than 75 yards

I say you must be ingesting some of them bath salts

[CLTPanther]

I doubt we hold Peterson to less than 100-125 yards, but I say we put up enough points where they have to start throwing more. That said, Ponder looked pretty good yesterday.

[redbuddha]

Yeah on all 13 of those completions. rolling my eyes

[CatMan72]

Doubt we will hold AP to < 100 yards, but we can still win the game if we can outscore them and create a few turnovers.

[CLTPanther]

First game in the NFL against the defending SB champs. :rolleyes:

[Fiz]

I doubt we hold Peterson to less than 100-125 yards, but I say we put up enough points where they have to start throwing more. That said, Ponder looked pretty good yesterday.

What in the world is your definition of "pretty good?"

The Vikings are blowing up. Berrian is about to get kicked off the team, and Peterson left yesterday's game with an ankle injury. Their corners are abysmal and the Panthers are going to go off against them.

[Happy Panther]

Early line was Carolina -4.5 and moved to -3.

Another game where we will be favored.

Ponder looked OK but no better than Beck.