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Will Lee drew two pass interference flags in the first half in Philly and still got the best of DeVonta Smith more times than not, plus a third-down breakup late in the game. The rest of the rookie class showed up too. Monroe Freeling is holding down right tackle after being groomed on the left, Zakee Wheatley broke up the fourth-and-17 shot to Smith at the end, plus Lee Hunter got an early hit on Tanner McKee without a flag. 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 rookies keep performing0:49 Freeling and Will Lee, thrown in early1:35 Will Lee vs DeVonta Smith2:24 Kalshi: the NFC South3:03 Lee Hunter, the penalties, and Canales Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chuba Hubbard had a season-high 28 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown in Philly, his 19-yard run on fourth and one was the play of the day, plus Bryce Young lowered his head for a first down when nobody would have faulted him for sliding. The rest of the roster was tough too. Will Lee reminds me of Josh Norman, Zakee Wheatley stepped up, Anthony Tyus blocked a punt a week after coming up from the practice squad, plus Tommy Tremble caught both touchdowns. They still made it hard on themselves with 13 penalties for 149 yards, a franchise record. Will the Panthers get the penalties cleaned up before they cost them a game? 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 Tough when it mattered0:48 Chuba carried them1:31 Bryce lowered his head2:06 Will Lee, Wheatley, the punt block2:59 Kalshi: the NFC South3:36 A record day of penalties Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special teams cost the Eagles their game in London. They could win us the game in Philadelphia. Jake Elliott put Philly ahead with eight seconds left, but Ameer Abdullah's return gave Cam Little a shot to win it for Jacksonville. Nick Sirianni can learn from that decision. Building a roster that can cover kicks takes more than one week. That's where I trust Carolina. Dave Canales and this front office put real value on special teams, from Brycen Tremayne's coverage work to Trevor Etienne's return opportunities. Ryan Fitzgerald has shown he can make the big kick, and JJ Jansen brings the reliability we've counted on for years. This goes back to guys like Karl Hankton, Jarrod Cooper, Rod Smart and John Kasay. The third phase has helped define Panthers football, and it can swing this matchup, too. If this game comes down to one kick or one return, do you trust Carolina's special teams to deliver? Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY shots. Available online now at https://5hourenergy.com or on Amazon. 0:00 Special teams could win us Philly0:59 How the Eagles lost in London2:01 5-hour ENERGY2:32 Why I trust Carolina's special teams4:24 The Panthers' special teams tradition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Panthers should win in Philly, but this has trap game written all over it. The Eagles are banged up, Carolina is getting key pieces back, and that still doesn't make this an automatic win. Taylor Moton's return comes at the right time with Monroe Freeling doubtful. Turk Wharton and Trevor Etienne are back, too. But even with Tanner McKee starting, the Panthers still have to account for DeVonta Smith while Mike Jackson and Jaycee Horn are out. My three keys: Keep the Eagles struggling on third downGive Chuba Hubbard 20 or more carriesWin the special teams battle.Feed Chuba, let him wear down the defense and open things up for Bryce Young. Philadelphia showed last week how one return can swing a game, and JJ Jansen has a milestone of his own coming up. Which of those three keys matters most to you? We cannot afford to let this one slip away. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY shots. Available online now at https://5hourenergy.com or on Amazon. 0:00 Why Philly is a trap game2:39 5-hour ENERGY3:13 Key 1: Get off the field on third down3:54 Key 2: Feed Chuba Hubbard5:12 Key 3: Win on special teams 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 leaning on their young stars, and Sunday in Philadelphia is the biggest test some of them have had since joining the team. Monroe Freeling is still first on the depth chart at right tackle, but he hasn't practiced with that knee, and Taylor Moton went full. I expect Moton to swap in close to game day. Zakee Wheatley is at an 82.6 on Pro Football Focus, fifth of 96 safeties, and he's still behind Tre'von Moehrig. He's earned more playing time, and against the Eagles now might be a good time to do it. Trevor Etienne is coming back, Philly just gave up a 53-yard kickoff return in London, and I'd rather keep Chuba fresh for the offense. Tetairoa McMillan gets Quinyon Mitchell, a first-team All-Pro corner, and Jalen Coker draws Darius Cooper, undrafted against undrafted. My money's on Coker. A first-round tackle, a late-round safety grading out like a starter, last year's Offensive Rookie of the Year and an undrafted receiver who keeps showing up. That's a strong core, and it's gonna stay this way for a while. Which young Panther has earned more snaps on Sunday?? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today’s episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 0:00 Who's expected to be out there2:59 Kalshi3:25 Who's earned more7:12 A strong young core Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taylor Moton says he's preparing like he's playing, and I expect to see 72 out there against the Eagles front on Sunday. All we heard was a blood clot in his lung back in June, and there was a lot more to it than that. Dave Canales said Monday he's medically cleared, and the 21-day practice window is open for him and Turk Wharton. He's been our right tackle since 2018, pretty much an Ironman. Monroe Freeling started the first four games at right tackle and we went 2-2 with him. Once Moton's active, I think Freeling goes back to being the swing tackle. Does Moton start Sunday?? 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 Taylor Moton is preparing to play0:53 The scare, and the clearance2:48 Kalshi3:20 The Week 6 depth chart Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A couple very important Panthers should be coming back after the bye: Jalen Coker and Taylor Moton. One brings more to the passing game, the other fixes the pocket. Coker was breaking out before the quad. In three games he had 18 catches on 22 targets for 222 yards and two touchdowns, with 138 yards and both scores against Chicago. He and Tetairoa McMillan complement each other, and with Coker on the other side there's a mismatch somewhere for Bryce. Moton still needs to be cleared from the blood clot, but when he is, he's back at right tackle and Monroe Freeling goes to the bench to learn from him. Against Philly's front you want the guy who's been doing it for years. Who are you excited to see come back?? 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 Jalen Coker, Tet's partner in crime3:03 Taylor Moton, the other return3:35 Kalshi3:57 Moton, Freeling and the pocket Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Both of our starting corners are on IR, and I've got two guys Dan Morgan should be calling before the trade deadline. My guy is Keisean Nixon. Plan B is a homecoming, Donte Jackson. Nixon is 29, in the final year of his deal with Green Bay, and he fits the way we play. Last season he had 72 tackles and 17 passes defended, plus he led the NFL in kick return yards in 2022 and 2023, and we need a returner too. A late-round pick gets it done. Donte Jackson was our second-round pick in 2018 and spent six seasons here. He played in Evero's defense, had five picks with the Steelers in 2024 and four more with the Chargers last year. The Chargers are 0-4 and he's a free agent in 2027, so he's gettable. Which corner would you call about first?? 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 Two corners Dan Morgan should call about0:32 Keisean Nixon2:59 Kalshi3:18 Donte Jackson, and my pick 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 learning how to win. It's still in dramatic fashion, but after taking down the Lions in prime time we're 2-2, with a chance to extend the division lead after the bye. That blackout on Sunday Night Football was fun. It had been over a decade since Charlotte hosted a Sunday night game. Bryce Young heard the MVP chants, and after four games he's worth being in that conversation. He has over 1,200 passing yards, and the offense is scoring 30 plus points a game, the most points ever through four games in Panthers history. Next up are the Eagles. Saquon Barkley just got tweaked, and something looks off about that offense. We'll still be without Mike Jackson and Jaycee Horn for a while. Is Bryce in the MVP conversation?? 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 Panthers are learning how to win0:56 Let's talk about that Lions game3:13 Our sponsor, Kalshi3:44 After the bye, the Eagles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That Carolina Panthers offense could be one of the best in the NFL. 121 points through four games is a team record, and Bryce Young leads the NFL in passing yards. Tetairoa McMillan stole the show against the Lions on Sunday night. He had 14 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns, plus his tribute to Steve Smith. Chuba Hubbard added 122 yards and two scores. The defense gave up over 400 passing yards to Jared Goff, but they held the Lions to 26. Will Lee III made the game-winning tackle. We hit the bye at 2-2, still first in the division. Who was your player of the game?? 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 This offense could be one of the best in the NFL2:16 Who stole the show? Tetairoa McMillan3:22 Our sponsor, Kalshi3:48 The defense did what it needed to do Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.