Saturday slant route
Some thoughts on the Panthers tilt against the Seahawks
I’m not sure what to expect on the field when I go to Bank of America Stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
The Panthers are seven point home underdogs in their regular season home finale. They’ve alternated wins and losses since week 7. If that pattern holds, Sunday would be a loss.
If there was ever a time for the Panthers to end that trend, Sunday would be a great day.
Although I’m not sure what to expect on the field, I expect a raucous atmosphere.
The stadium has had legit electricity in their last two home wins over the Rams and Buccaneers. It should be a playoff atmosphere again as both teams have a ton at stake.
I said it a few weeks ago, it’s awesome to see the Panthers playing meaningful football in December. If you’re a fan of the team, it’s pointless to get into arguments with strangers online about the state of the NFC South. The Panthers have provided enough misery over the last eight years, don’t drain your energy arguing with people that don’t know their ass from a hole in the ground.
As far as the game goes, the Panthers defense will need to force a turnover or two and not allow the explosive plays to Jaxson Smith-Njigba. Offensively, don’t get cute, run the ball and take some shots down the field.
Taking care of business Sunday opens the possibility of the Panthers getting one more home game and it would be in the playoffs. A win and some help from the fish in Miami would make that a reality.
I’m hoping I get to see the stadium erupt if that occurs.