Admin October 23, 2024
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After a few weeks of solid offense, the Carolina Panthers turned away from quarterback Andy Dalton in the middle of a 40-7 rout at the hands of the Washington Commanders. Now, with the vaunted Denver Broncos defense on the horizon, will head coach Dave Canales opt for the former first overall pick or the man who helped elevate their offense for several weeks before Week 7?
Furthermore, will star receiver Diontae Johnson be on the trading block? With so many contenders like the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Pittsburgh Steelers all looking for wide receiver help, is there a chance the team’s lone receiving threat winds up wearing different colors by the end of the week?
Here are our experts’ predictions for the Week 8 showdown.
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Broncos vs. Panthers odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Broncos (-9)
- Moneyline: Broncos (-450); Panthers (+350)
- Over/under: 43.5
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NFL Week 8 odds, predictions and picks
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Lorenzo Reyes: Broncos 24, Panthers 7
The Panthers are essentially untouchable right now, especially when playing against a tough, physical, turnover-inducing defense. I still have questions about Denver’s offense, but simply will not back the Panthers to cover until they give me a reason to.
Tyler Dragon: Broncos 16, Panthers 13
The Panthers lost 40-7 to a Commanders team playing without Jayden Daniels for most of the game. Andy Dalton said Carolina needs to look in the mirror. The mirror will show the Panthers are ready to look ahead to vacation, the 2025 draft and free agency.
Richard Morin: Broncos 20, Panthers 6
Don’t go against Bo!
Jordan Mendoza: Broncos 23, Panthers 9
A top-notch defense going against one of the worst offenses? Denver easily wins this game as Carolina loses by double-digits for the fifth straight week.
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