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UPDATE (Friday's final injury report): Xavier Legette and Damien Lewis are out. Jalen Coker and Monroe Freeling are questionable. The Lions are 2-1 and totally beatable in Charlotte, so it's prediction time. There's no reason to believe we can't put up 30 or more on them. We scored over 30 in the first two games, and Detroit's defense is not the Cleveland Browns. It comes down to health: Bryce Young practiced in a knee brace, Xavier Legette did not practice, Jalen Coker was back, Monroe Freeling was limited and Damien Lewis is out. Plus, we're in all black, in prime time, under the lights at home, with the bye coming up, so leave it all out there. I expect the tight end room to have a big game after 11 catches between three tight ends against the Browns. My score: Carolina Panthers 34, Detroit Lions 31, and it comes down to Ryan Fitzgerald's leg. What's your score for Sunday night? Leave it in the comments. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 0:00 The Lions are totally beatable in Charlotte1:56 Our sponsor is Kalshi2:26 All black, in prime time, at home3:29 The tight end room, and my score Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sunday night is almost here, so let's talk about the keys to beating the Detroit Lions. Key one is keeping Jahmyr Gibbs in check: the Bills gave the blueprint, held him to 52 yards and won 41-31. Then we have to get after Jared Goff. He has eight touchdowns and no interceptions through three weeks, but anybody can make mistakes under pressure. Plus, key number three: protect Bryce. Monroe Freeling was limited in practice and is still in the concussion protocol, Damien Lewis is out with an elbow injury, and Aidan Hutchinson is coming. And a bonus key: score, score, score. This offense is probably going to need over 30 points. Which key matters most on Sunday night? Leave a comment. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 0:00 The keys to beating the Detroit Lions2:14 Today's sponsor is Kalshi2:35 Key number three: protect Bryce3:50 A bonus key: score, score, score Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everybody's worried about the receivers, but that's not the biggest problem going into this game. Jahmyr Gibbs is what decides Sunday night. He has 307 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 18 catches and 2 receiving touchdowns through three games. If we can take him away, that takes away two threats: the run and the catch. Plus, the one game the Lions lost, Buffalo held him to 52 yards. There's your key. Lee Hunter was a surprise addition to Thursday's injury report, but Devin Lloyd is back, and he had two interceptions against Atlanta. Amon-Ra St. Brown and his five touchdowns can give us fits too, so let's start with Gibbs. Win that battle, and we win the game. Can this defense keep Gibbs in check on Sunday night? Leave a comment. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 0:00 The real threat is their running back1:54 It's up to the guys who are still healthy2:49 Our sponsor is Kalshi3:17 Gibbs can run it and catch it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UPDATE: Canales says neither Jaycee Horn nor Mike Jackson is out for the season. Both are expected to miss about eight weeks. The passing game is a mess on both sides of the ball right now. Jalen Coker hurt his quad against the Browns, Xavier Legette has a knee injury, and neither practiced Wednesday, so Tetairoa McMillan is the only sure thing. Brycen Tremayne earned more snaps, and the tight ends had 11 catches in Cleveland. Plus, the corners: Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson are both on injured reserve, so Will Lee, Chau Smith-Wade and Akayleb Evans get a lot of quick experience against the Lions on Sunday Night Football. We'll need big plays from them, the safeties and the pass rush. The bye can't come soon enough. Who has to step up the most on Sunday night? Leave a comment. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 0:00 The passing game is a mess on both sides1:54 Our sponsor is Kalshi2:20 The corners: backups and first-time starters3:23 Injuries, injuries, injuries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UPDATE: After I recorded this, the Panthers put Mike Jackson on injured reserve. He's out at least four weeks. The Lions offense worries me: Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown have 11 touchdowns between them through three weeks, Detroit has scored 31 in every game, and Jared Goff has eight touchdowns and no interceptions. With Jaycee Horn out and Will Lee possibly making his first start, that's the matchup to watch on Sunday Night Football. Plus, the part that doesn't scare me: that Lions defense. They've given up 30, 41 and 24 points. There will be opportunities for our guys to put up points, with Jalen Coker hopefully back, Tetairoa McMillan without Denzel Ward across from him, and the tight ends coming off 11 catches. Devin Lloyd is back, and I have confidence in this team. What do you think is going to happen? Leave a comment. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 0:00 The Lions offense worries me2:32 Kalshi3:06 The Lions defense doesn't scare me3:52 The matchup to watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UPDATE: After I recorded this, the Panthers put Mike Jackson on injured reserve. He's out at least four weeks. Jaycee Horn is headed to injured reserve with a torn quad, and Will Lee might be getting his first start on Sunday Night Football against the Lions. So how do we survive against Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs? The good news: Devin Lloyd is coming back. After that, it's ball control. Play boring offense, run the ball, get Chuba involved, use A.J. Dillon's power, and keep the ball out of the Lions' hands. .500 and 1-3 are miles apart as we head into the bye. What do you think is going to happen? Leave a comment. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 0:00 Jaycee Horn is headed to IR1:25 Will Lee is the next man up2:00 Devin Lloyd is coming back3:04 How we survive against the Lions4:39 500 and 1-3 are miles apart Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Panthers are starting to look like a M.A.S.H. unit. Jaycee Horn tore his quad against the Browns and he's going to IR, Mike Jackson got hurt early in that game, and we finished with Akayleb Evans, Will Lee and Chau Smith-Wade at corner. That's not going to cut it against Detroit. Plus, my offensive MVP. It's Jalen Coker. He leads the team in receptions and receiving yards, and he's tied for the team lead in touchdowns. Coker hurt his quad, Bryce got stepped on and toughed it out, and Damien Lewis has an elbow injury. We have a bye coming up after the Lions game, and with all these injuries, we really need to get healthy. The silver lining: the tight ends really came to play. Waller had five catches for 51 yards, Tremble three for 41, Evans three for 36. That's 11 receptions for 128 yards. If we can get more production like that, it's going to help everybody else. Who do you think is the offensive MVP at this point in the season? Who's the defensive MVP? Leave a comment. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Notes:We never should have lost this game. Going for it on fourth down against a tough Browns defense put our defense in a bad spot, and Bryce threw the ball 48 times. That is not the formula for success in Carolina. Plus, the mistakes. A roughing the passer call after we had the interception to seal it, dropped picks, and missed tackles that made Deshaun Watson look like his old self. As John Fox used to say, a punt is not a bad play. Today would have been one of those days. It was always going to be a defensive battle and a field position game, and we gave the Browns easy opportunities. Then the offensive line was a mess and Bryce never really got in rhythm. What were the most glaring issues you saw? Leave a comment. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathon Brooks is back on injured reserve, changing the Panthers' plan at running back. Mike discusses Chuba Hubbard, A.J. Dillon, Austin Ekeler's potential receiving fit, and whether Ihmir Smith-Marsette should eventually take punt-return work from Jalen Coker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keep attacking, but stop beating yourselves. That's Mike Gitkos' message to the Carolina Panthers after the win over the Atlanta Falcons. Mike breaks down why he backed Carolina's fourth-and-goal decision with a big lead, even though the conversion failed. Staying aggressive gives Bryce Young and the offense opportunities to build confidence and learn from meaningful red-zone reps. Then, the focus shifts to penalties that erased big gains and stalled a drive. The Panthers overcame those mistakes against Atlanta, but tougher opponents could make them pay. Keep the aggression. Lose the mistakes. Mike closes with what he wants Carolina to carry into the Browns game: an attacking offense and a hungry defense. Follow Locked On Panthers - HIT for quick Panthers takes and reactions. Keep Pounding! CHAPTERS00:00 Keep attacking, even with a lead00:44 Why the fourth-down decision was right02:27 Kalshi sponsor03:00 Stop beating yourselves with penalties04:24 Stay aggressive, stay hungry Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a response from the Carolina Panthers. After allowing 59 points against Chicago, the defense held Atlanta to just three, with Devin Lloyd leading a hungry group that swarmed to the football. Mike Gitkos breaks down the defensive turnaround, Lloyd's monster performance and why the Panthers need to prove they can sustain it. Then, is Bryce Young showing he's Carolina's franchise quarterback? Mike looks at Young's command of the offense, his connections with Darren Waller and Xavier Legette, and why staying aggressive with a lead was another encouraging sign. Aggressive on offense. Hungry on defense. The next step is stacking performances and wins. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Follow Locked On Panthers - HIT for quick Panthers takes and reactions. Keep Pounding! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Gitkos starts with Freeling’s NFL debut: 41 pass-blocking snaps, 29 one-on-one situations and the importance of learning from mistakes. One game does not settle the rookie right tackle’s future, but his response against Chicago gives Carolina something to build on. Then, Bryce’s praise for Idzik’s collaborative approach, the importance of sideline dialogue and why communication between quarterback and play-caller matters. After Bryce’s 361 passing yards and four total touchdowns against the Bears, consistency against Atlanta is the next test. Follow Panthers Hits for quick reactions, predictions and keys to the game. For the full daily show, listen to Locked On Panthers. Keep Pounding. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bijan Robinson is the next test for Carolina’s defense, and rookie Lee Hunter offers a reason for encouragement after a difficult opener. Mike Gitkos delivers two Panthers takes. First: why Carolina needs to finish tackles, limit Bijan’s space and make Atlanta earn its yards. After allowing 291 rushing yards against Chicago, the Panthers cannot afford another game of missed opportunities to bring runners down. Giving Bijan extra attention also puts responsibility on Carolina’s corners. Then: Hunter’s six tackles on 34 defensive snaps, his encouraging pass-rush showing and what he needs to do next. One promising debut is a starting point, not proof of consistency. Follow Panthers Hits for quick reactions, predictions and keys to the game. For the full daily show, listen to Locked On Panthers. Keep Pounding. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce Young and Jalen Coker are giving Carolina Panthers fans reasons not to panic after Week 1. Young finished the week third in NFL passing yards with 361, while Coker ranked fourth in receiving yards with 138 and added two touchdowns. Mike Gitkos breaks down the offensive bright spots from the Bears loss, the mistakes Carolina needs to fix, and why the Falcons game offers a chance to reset. Can the Panthers build on their passing attack, get Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks more involved, and turn those positives into a division win? Subscribe to Locked On Carolina Panthers - HIT for daily Panthers takes, and watch the next breakdown on the channel. Keep Pounding! CHAPTERS00:00 Why Panthers fans shouldn't panic01:20 The NFC South and a chance to reset02:07 The mistakes Carolina can fix03:04 Kalshi sponsor03:27 Bryce Young and Jalen Coker's big starts04:20 What the Panthers can build on Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. #CarolinaPanthers #BryceYoung #JalenCoker #KeepPounding Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jimmy Horn Jr. is out after Week 1, and John Metchie III has a chance to help the Carolina Panthers solve two problems: ball security on returns and finding a reliable third receiver for Bryce Young. Mike Gitkos breaks down Horn’s exit, Metchie’s connection with Young from Alabama, and why Carolina needs another dependable target alongside Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. Can Metchie turn a special-teams opportunity into a bigger role on offense? Subscribe to Locked On Carolina Panthers - HIT for daily Panthers takes, and catch the next breakdown on the channel. Keep Pounding! CHAPTERS00:00 Jimmy Horn cut after Week 100:23 Why Carolina needs reliable returns01:46 Kalshi sponsor02:15 John Metchie’s chance02:51 Bryce Young chemistry and the third-receiver opening04:46 What to watch against Atlanta Support us by supporting our sponsors! KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. #CarolinaPanthers #JimmyHorn #JohnMetchie #KeepPounding Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.