CAROLINA UNDER 8.5
I read an article in ESPN that rated their offensive line the worst in the league. They've lost a ton of key pieces in their defensive backfield and at wide receiver. Within the division last year they were 5-1 SUP, but NOR will be as good as last year or better, TBY is on the upswing, and I think ATL will be better so I think there won't be a repeat of last year's in division success. I think Carolina is going to need great leadership to persevere this season. Will they get it from Rivera and Newton? Before last season, the knock on this crew was they just couldn't get it done in close games. I see the Panthers reverting back to their old form. Note, I took a quick glance at their schedule, see below, and it looks like anything but a walk in the park.
01 A TBY DV
02 H DET CF
03 H PIT NC SNF
04 A BAL NC
05 H CHI CF
06 A CIN NC
07 A GBY CF
08 H SEA CF
09 H NOR DV TNF
10 A PHI CF MNF
11 H ATL DV
12 BYE
13 A MIN CF
14 A NOR DV
15 H TBY DV
16 H CLV NC
17 A ATL DV
Haven't pulled the trigger yet on this bet so please talk me out of it if you feel otherwise.