When the Panthers (2-0)travel to deal with the Texans (1-1) on "Thursday Night Football" (8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network), they will certainly look to remain warm behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South. At the same time, Houston will certainly be attempting to equal Tennessee atop the weaker AFC South.
The Panthers are obtaining solid QB play from novice Sam Darnold, enhanced by the return of eager beaver Christian McCaffrey. The Texans will certainly require to start newbie Davis Mills opposite Darnold with Tyrod Taylor (hamstring-IR)as well as Deshaun Watson(non-injury)not playing. Will the Panthers and their early dominant defense have a disappointment after wins over the Jets and Saints? Or will they maintain rolling on the overmatched Texans? Below's whatever to learn about banking on Panthers vs. Texans in Week"3, including upgraded chances, fads and also"our forecast for"Thursday"Evening Football."
Panthers vs. Texans probabilities for 'Thursday Night Football'
Spread: Panthers by 7.5
Over/under: 43.5
Moneyine: Panthers -405, Texans +320
The line has been above a goal all week, confirmed by Mills requiring to begin for Taylor. On their house field at night, the Panthers would have been easy double-digit favorites.
The Panthers and also Texans have played just 5 times in their expansion history. Carolina holds a 3-2 side over Houston. The Panthers won the 2019 conference, 16-10. They additionally won 24-17 during their NFC title run of 2015. The Texans won the first 2 however the Panthers have won the past 3.
Three fads to recognize
-- 65.7 percent of gamblers like the home underdogs to play hard at night and look after the number after Houston did so against both Jacksonville and Cleveland.
-- More than 64 percent of gamblers like the video game to look at the nadir total figuring the Panthers will certainly do most of the racking up.
-- The Panthers are 4-6 straight up in their previous 10 games however 7-3 versus the spread. The Texans are 3-7 SU yet 7-3 ATS in their past 10 games. Something will require to give right here.
McCaffrey is returning from an injury-riddled period however the Panthers haven't let up on his workhorse workload as he's balanced 29.5 touches over the first 2 games on speed for a record 500-plus touches over 17 games. He's done everything running as well as receiving asked of him in the infraction to increase Darnold. Don't expect them to allow up here with another positive video game script likely.
Exactly how will Mills do?
Mills has a good pocket visibility as well as some appealing professional death skills. But he has very little playing experience in the past few seasons provided his major knee injury issues. He will certainly need to play clever, secure the round as well as count on best pass receiver Brandin Cooks as high as possible to move the ball without blunders. Otherwise, the Texans will certainly not have an opportunity against a heated protection with a fantastic pass thrill. Best of luck on that.
That Panthers' defense
They come No. 1 in overall defense, surrendering only 380 lawns in 2 games. They lead the organization with 10 sacks thanks to the combination of Brian Burns and Haason Reddick. They additionally are No. 1 against the run, allowing only 2.7 yards per carry and also 46.5 rushing lawns per game. Carolina will look to make an additional prime-time declaration for Matt Rhule.
Stat that matters
100.5. That's Darnold's impressive passer ranking for his new group after two games. Darnold making unforced blunders and not playing well is the only method the Panthers shed this video game. That is not likely to occur with lots of ranging from McCaffrey as well as a couple of calculated large plays.
Panthers vs. Texans prediction
The Panthers need to remain in control offensively as well as defensively with a great deal of McCaffrey and little resistance from Mills, Cooks and not much else. The Texans will certainly attempt to play passionate, but losing Taylor is a large emotional impact toward pullling off a 3rd straight cover.
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