12-31-2022, 12:23 PM -
Well, it's Saturday before the game. There is a lot of apprehension surrounding the game for various reasons, but primarily because the Panthers are without their top Outside Corners. With Donte Jackson out earlier in the year with a torn achilles tendon, and now JayCee Horn out with a broken wrist, the Panthers D-backs are going to be hard-pressed to hold the line against Brady on Sunday. Josh Norman will be needed, at least situationally. Let's hope he is ready to play.
The universal consensus seems to be that Brady and the Bucs will prevail in this matchup. Of course, the Panthers have been on the 'outside' of the oddsmakers all year. So why should this game be any different.? The Panthers have been playing good football for a change. After the last few years, that is a little difficult to "see and understand." Still, the Panthers will have to "up their game" on Sunday if they want to survive. After last week's OT win against the Cardinals, it is obvious that Brady still knows 'how to win'. But that game also showed us that a good defense can shut the Bucs down. The Cardinals held the Bucs in check for the whole game..... and then lost in OT. So, it can be done. Just have to go out there, put on your 'big-girl panties', and punch 'em in the mouth. HARD.
This game may be the defining moment for Steve Wilks this year. If he has the guys ready to play, the Panthers whole season could "turn" on this game. It won't make a "winning season", but it could erase some of the bad taste left by the early part of the year. I'm hoping... Fingers crossed.
Look for a forced fumble or two. I really expect Norman to 'demonstrate' the "Peanut Punch" at some point during the game. An interception or two would be nice as well.
Where is Optimus Prime when you need him..???
The universal consensus seems to be that Brady and the Bucs will prevail in this matchup. Of course, the Panthers have been on the 'outside' of the oddsmakers all year. So why should this game be any different.? The Panthers have been playing good football for a change. After the last few years, that is a little difficult to "see and understand." Still, the Panthers will have to "up their game" on Sunday if they want to survive. After last week's OT win against the Cardinals, it is obvious that Brady still knows 'how to win'. But that game also showed us that a good defense can shut the Bucs down. The Cardinals held the Bucs in check for the whole game..... and then lost in OT. So, it can be done. Just have to go out there, put on your 'big-girl panties', and punch 'em in the mouth. HARD.
This game may be the defining moment for Steve Wilks this year. If he has the guys ready to play, the Panthers whole season could "turn" on this game. It won't make a "winning season", but it could erase some of the bad taste left by the early part of the year. I'm hoping... Fingers crossed.
Look for a forced fumble or two. I really expect Norman to 'demonstrate' the "Peanut Punch" at some point during the game. An interception or two would be nice as well.
Where is Optimus Prime when you need him..???