To say that the Carolina Panthers haven’t been consistent the past three years is quite alarming. The team has won exactly five games in each of their past three season and that, is disturbing. Head coach Matt Rhule is surprisingly still around but the former college coaching star will be on a short leash if he doesn’t turn things around with a winning season. The Panthers struggled at the quarterback position and the line that protect whoever took the snaps. After winning his first three games for the Panthers, Sam Darnold seemed to be the answer then suddenly, the wheels came off and was eventually benched for Cam Newton, who didn’t fare much better. Darnold regained his starting status but went on to lose his last three games.
The Panthers tried hard to land Deshaun Watson in the offseason but lost out to Cleveland. Ironically, four months later, the Panthers traded a conditional fourth-rounder for then Brown starter Baker Mayfield. While the former first overall pick brings a big arm and fighter attitude, much of the offense will depend on running back Christian McCaffrey. If the Stanford product stays healthy, he will find that he and Mayfield may enjoy much better blocking in front of them. The offensive line received an overhaul this offseason with G Austin Corbett and C Bradley Bozeman joining the unit. The largest boost was at left tackle with the 6th overall pick in the draft when Carolina selected Ikem Ekwonu. The NC State product will fill the largest hole Carolina had on its roster.
With much better blocking, the Panthers’ receivers stand to benefit for Mayfield will have more time in the pocket to find them. Along with McCaffrey, who is as dangerous up-field as in the backfield, D.J. Moore should have no problem breaking the 1,200 yards plateau while Robbie Anderson should be called upon more than his 53 catches last season. While the Panthers struggled to pass in 2021, their defense did well to stop it. The primary reason was Carolina’s great pass rush which finished in the top-10 of pressure rate. Much of the unit is back led by a young core of Pro Bowler DE Brian Burns, S Jeremy Chinn and C Donte Jackson. Veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson is a tackling machine and one of the team’s leaders.
The Panthers have a tough schedule with non-divisional opponents including the Rams, 49ers, Bengals, Ravens, Broncos, Cardinals and play the Buccaneers twice this year. However, don’t be surprised if they sneak out a few wins against those powerhouses.
Carolina Panthers Offseason Moves:
Notable Additions: QB Baker Mayfield, RB D’Onta Foreman, G Austin Corbett, C Bradley Bozeman, LB Damien Wilson, CB Chris Wentry, S Xavier Woods
Notable Departures: QB Cam Newton, RB Ameer Abdullah, G John Miller, C Matt Paradis, CB Stephon Gilmore CB A.J. Bouye
1st and 2nd Draft Picks: OT Ickey Ekwonu (6)
2022-23 Carolina Panthers NFL Futures Odds
- Odds to win the 2023 Super Bowl LVII: 125/1
- Odds to win the 2022-23 NFC Conference: 80/1
- Odds to win the 2022-23 NFC South +900
- 2022-23 Regular Season Win Total: Over 6½ (-145)
- Odds to Make the Playoffs: Yes +300 | No -450
- Official website: panthers.com
- Twitter Account : @Panthers
The Bottom Line:
With Mayfield under center, a healthy McCaffrey and a much-improved offensive line, the Panthers should be able to put far more points on the board than they have over the past years. But it is their defense which could be a game-changer. The Panthers have a real chance of making some noise but with a tough schedule and health issues that seems to plague them, they will come up just short of a playoff spot yet will finish with a winning season.
Last year’s record: 5-12
My Prediction: 9-8
2022-23 Carolina Panthers Stage of Elimination
- To Lose in Wildcard Round +425
- To Miss the Playoffs -550
- To Lose in Divisional Round +1200
- To Lose in Conference Championship Game +4000
- To Lose in Super Bowl +10000
- To Win Super Bowl +12500
Odds According to Bovada as of September, 2022
2022-23 Carolina Panthers Season Team Specials
CAR Panthers to score over 374.5 Reg Season Points +150
DJ Moore & Robbie Anderson over 1749.5 combined Reg season Receiving yards +150
Baker Mayfield over 3999.5 Reg season Passing yards & CAR Panthers over 6.5 Reg season wins +260
DJ Moore over 1099.5 Reg season Receiving yards & Christian McCaffrey over 999.5 Reg season Rush yards +325
DJ Moore over 999.5 Reg season Receiving Yards & Baker Mayfield over 2.5 Reg season Rushing TDs +375
Baker Mayfield to have his best NFL season (Over 3827.5 Reg season Passing yards & over 27.5 Passing TDs) +400
Baker Mayfield over 3999.5 Reg season Passing yards & Christian McCaffrey over 9.5 Reg season Rushing TDs +650
CAR Panthers to be a Wild Card Seed and Christian McCaffrey over 595.5 Reg Season Receiving Yards +1000
Christian McCaffrey most Reg season Rush yards & CAR Panthers to make the playoffs +8000
CAR Panthers to reach NFC Championship Game and DJ Moore to have Most Reg Season Receiving Yards +25000
Aengus NFL Season Special Prediction on Panthers:
- Mayfield will go over 4,000 yards passing
- Moore will go over 1,200 yards receiving
- McCaffrey will go over 1,000 yards rushing
- Burns will go over 9.5 sacks in 2022
- Carolina will not make the playoff in 2022
- Carolina will finish third in NFC South
Season Props According to Bovada as of September, 2022
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Carolina Panthers 2022-23 Schedule
| PRESEASON | |||||
| W. | Date | Time | Opponent | Game site | TV |
| 1 | 13-Aug | at Washington Commanders | Fedex Field | ||
| 2 | 19-Aug | at New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | ||
| 3 | 26-Aug | Buffalo Bills | Bank of America Stadium | ||
| REGULAR SEASON | |||||
| W. | Date | Time | Opponent | Game site | TV |
| 1 | 11-Sep | 1:00 p.m. | Cleveland Browns | Bank of America Stadium | CBS |
| 2 | 18-Sep | 1:00 p.m. | at New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | Fox |
| 3 | 25-Sep | 1:00 p.m. | New Orleans Saints | Bank of America Stadium | Fox |
| 4 | 2-Oct | 4:05 p.m. | Arizona Cardinals | Bank of America Stadium | Fox |
| 5 | 9-Oct | 4:05 p.m. | San Francisco 49ers | Bank of America Stadium | CBS |
| 6 | 16-Oct | 4:05 p.m. | at Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | Fox |
| 7 | 23-Oct | 1:00 p.m. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Bank of America Stadium | Fox |
| 8 | 30-Oct | 1:00 p.m. | at Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Fox |
| 9 | 6-Nov | 1:00 p.m. | at Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | Fox |
| 10 | 10-Nov | 8:15 p.m. | Atlanta Falcons | Bank of America Stadium | Prime Video |
| 11 | 20-Nov | 1:00 p.m. | at Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | Fox |
| 12 | 27-Nov | 1:00 p.m. | Denver Broncos | Bank of America Stadium | Fox |
| 13 | Bye | ||||
| 14 | 11-Dec | 4:25 p.m. | at Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | Fox |
| 15 | 18-Dec | 1:00 p.m. | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bank of America Stadium | CBS |
| 16 | 24-Dec | 1:00 p.m. | Detroit Lions | Bank of America Stadium | Fox |
| 17 | 1-Jan | 1:00 p.m. | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | Fox |
| 18 | Jan 7/8 | TBD | at New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | TBD |
All Time EST
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