Admin September 14, 2024
RB J.K. Dobbins shines in Chargers debut
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Quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will travel to play the Carolina Panthers for an NFL Week 2 matchup.
Herbert and the Chargers (1-0) earned a 22-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, providing coach Jim Harbaugh with a win in his debut with the team. Running back J.K. Dobbins provided a spark for the offense in the second half.
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The Panthers (0-1) will look to bounce back from a 47-10 season-opening loss to the New Orleans Saints last week.
Quarterback Bryce Young completed 13-of-30 pass attempts for 161 yards and two interceptions. He also rushed for 12 yards and a touchdown on four carries and sacked four times.
Here’s what to know about the Chargers-Panthers Week 2 matchup going into Sunday:
Chargers vs. Panthers odds, moneyline, over/under
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Odds as of Friday
- Spread: Chargers (-5.5)
- Moneyline: Chargers (-250); Panthers (+200)
- Over/under: 39
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Desert Sun: Chargers 27, Panthers 10
James Ward writes “The Panthers’ retooled defense looked horrible against the Saints in week one. … The new-look Chargers will easily dispatch the rebuilding Panthers.”
Athlon Sports: Chargers 27, Panthers 14
Jeff Bilbrey writes “The Chargers come into this game as the favorites, and it’s not hard to see why. Justin Herbert has been a standout performer, and the Chargers’ defense has held strong. The Panthers, however, have struggled, particularly on defense and in their opening game.”
Picks & Parlays: Chargers 24, Panthers 13
Thomas Pemberton writes “The Carolina Panthers are a home underdog in Week 2. The Panthers struggled to find ways to move the ball in their loss. The Chargers have too many playmakers and will be the better team on both sides of the ball. Watch for the Panthers to continue to struggle even at home.”