Panthers Def/Spec Team: CB Norman looking forward to facing GB

He’s going to be in for a long night in Cincy.

The Panthers, 7-8-1 last season, became the second team with a losing record to make the playoffs in a non-strike season.

According to betting expert R.J. Bell, there’s a 33 percent chance Denver and New England will be undefeated by the end of the month, or 2 to 1 in Las Vegas terms.

With winning another Super Bowl title still in their sights, Green Bay is looking to rebound this week. Red Rifle Andy Dalton has taken his game to the next level.

Peyton Manning facing his old team will be the storyline here, but the focus should be on the Broncos defense.

This week’s defense doesn’t get any easier. But more importantly it would put the Panthers two games ahead of the Packers in the NFC playoff standings. The Bengals are allowing 5.0 yards per carry, second worst in the NFL. Dynasties exist and new dynasties could be forming.

Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals- It looks as though Johnny Manziel will be in the lineup and starting at quarterback for Cleveland.

Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers (-4.5) – Both teams are 4-3. They’re fortunate to be playing a mediocre Jaguars team. Star running back Le’Veon Bell tore his MCL and will miss the rest of the season. A bounce back win keeps the Jets in the wild card hunt.

The Steelers defense, which is maturing faster than expected, could even steal a win or two.

Up next: On the other hand, next week might not be the best week for a rebound game.

St. Louis at Minnesota, 11 a.m. This one could go either way, so trust Peterson at home.

The Dolphins fired Joe Philbin. If Buffalo loses this game, Rex Ryan could face a mutiny. The good news is that it’s only Week 9, and there’s plenty of time left to right the ship. Marcus Mariota is out injured. That passing offense is ranked just 27th in the National Football League after Rodgers threw for just 77 yards against the NFL’s top defense in Denver.

Although he had an interception and no touchdowns against the Packers, Manning threw for 340 yards and was in control throughout.

Since the beginning of the free agency and salary cap era in 1993, no coach and team has been more well-known for shrewd moves to stay under the salary cap and bringing in free agents to supplement the talent on his team, and win at the same time, as the New England Patriots.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 29-10 in a game between unbeaten teams on Sunday night. By the end of this week’s games, each team will have played at least half of their regular season. “I think it would be good for the organization, in terms of our fan base, and I know it’s on Aaron Rodgers’ bucket list”.

Prediction: Panthers win, 24-21. Vernon Davis was traded. Falcons to win and cover. Eli Manning and Odell Beckham will be too much for Tampa. They still lost. The Buccaneers won an inspiring game on the road despite blowing a 17-point lead late.

We have reached week nine of the season or as I like to call it “statement” time. He looked nearly as bad as Andrew Luck has all season.

Carolina Panthers over Green Bay Packers: Part of me believes the Packers are the better team here but after last week and the way the Panthers play defense, I’ll take Carolina. Forget the home field advantage in this one. The Eagles are not that special but Dallas has fallen apart.

Chicago Bears @ San Diego Chargers- The Chargers have simply underperformed. Philip Rivers will be the difference.