The Panthers will be hosting the Cardinals today here in Charlotte in one of the most uninteresting games of the day. The Panthers are one of the NFL’s worst teams at 1-12, and the Cardinals are not much better at 4-9. For the Cats to have any chance of winning, they’ll have to be able to contain Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, a tall order. Of course, they’ll also have to produce on offense – an even taller order.
The 1-11 Panthers take on 10-2 NFC South Division rivals the Atlanta Falcons here at home today in a game where the most exciting thing will be to see if it rains a lot or a little (it rained here overnight and it’s been raining on and off this morning and afternoon). In fact, things have already gotten off to a dismal start for the Panthers as the first play of the game has seen them turn it over to Atlanta deep into Panther territory, leading to an Atlanta touchdown.
The Panthers are on the road today, taking on a playoff-hopeful Seattle Seahawks. Needless to say, there are no playoff hopes for the Cats as they are struggling to win only their second game of the season, thereby avoiding the dreaded title of “worst team in the NFL.”
The Panthers are on the road today, taking on the Cleveland Browns in a game that probably only diehard fans of both teams will watch. The Panthers are 1-9 and are still struggling with unresolved quarterback issues. The Browns, at 3-7, are starting former longtime Panther QB Jake Delhomme – who hasn’t started for the Browns since week 1 due to a high ankle sprain injury. Charlotte Observer sports columnist Scott Fowler had a chance to interview Delhomme this week, and here’s what Delhomme had to say about facing his former team:
The 1-8 Panthers are dwelling in the NFC South’s cellar, while the visiting Baltimore Ravens are tied with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North at 6-3. The Ravens are also coming off a 9 day break, which should make them extra super hungry to put another notch in their win belts. As usual, there really isn’t anyone here in Charlotte who is optimistic that the Cats can pull this one out, but the tailgating and desire to enjoy an afternoon of good football weather should be enough to bring a fair amount of fans out to the game.
The Panthers are 1-7. The Bucs are 5-3. But they’re 2-2 at home, which gives the Cats something to be hopeful about as they try to claw their way up from the cellar with a road win against their NFC South division rival. It’ll be a tall order, considering not only our quarterback issues but also our injury woes. I’m not optimistic in the least.
