20 - 17 Panthers

 

The Panthers have the makings of another top 5 defense and look to be starting fast rather than slow this season. A 2nd year QB putting 17 up on them and keeping the game close will be a positive sign, even if there isn't a W coming with it. The front 7 will stifle Yeldon and force Bortles to beat him with his arm which will allow the DL to pin their ears back.

 

The Panthers offense is the polar opposite of their defense. Slow start, horrible play calling by Shula, horrible play design by Shula, and it'll come down to whether the Panthers can run the ball or not. I see Jacksonville up 10-3 at the half with the Panthers defense taking the game into their hands rather than leaving it in the offense's.

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