1. Cam Newton elite? No, but he is good. Hit him early and often and he will get away from playing fundamental football.

2. Very good defensive line? No, but they are good with all their starters. I think they match up well with our o-line. Nobody on their line makes me stop and take notice. However, their LBs make up for any D-line weaknesses and get side line to 

    side line very well.

3. Make no mistake, we will run, but it isn't a requirement to win, but I hope it does get Carolina's attention. There LBs selling out just makes it better for our TEs and receivers. I would expect a lot of RB throws out on the flats to open TEs in the

    middle. The jags should take opportunity to expose mismatches.

4. Speaking of mismatches. Not sure their backfield matches well with our large receivers. Concussions and hamstrings have plagued them so far this year. Tighten those jocks!

4. I give no thought to our missing acquisitions. Were they here last year? Sure it would have been a boost this year, but we started deep rotations two years ago to make sure there was decent depth. Next man up!

 

This team is smarter, faster, and stronger. Put it all together and we should pull out a win.

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