As a lifelong fan of
the Green Bay Packers, today’s game against the Carolina Panthers has me
rooting for The Pack. The 6-1 Packers fell from the ranks of the undefeated in
last Sunday night’s game against the Denver Broncos. The 7-0 Panthers eked out a win in OT against
the Colts the following night on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
The Packers roll into
Bank of America Stadium looking to bounce back and stay atop the NFC Central
Division. The Panthers are looking to stay
undefeated.
Kickoff will be at
1:00 PM ET and will air on FOX.
The Packers
demolished the Panthers at Lambeau Field last season 38-17. If Clay Matthews’ ankle is improved after
being injured last week, he will pester QB Cam Newton forcing him out of the
box. Granted Newton’s legs have been a
factor in each of their games this season, but the Panthers have been fortunate they haven't faced a
green and gold behemoth terrorizing them.
The
Acme Packing Company is reporting that Matthews is listed as a “limited
participant” in today’s game and “optimistic” he will be “close to full
strength” in time for the game.
Newton will be under
center Ryan Kalil who has been in a walking boot due to an ankle injury. Andrew Norwell, Dwan Edwards and Mario
Anderson are on the IR.
The Packers are a
slight favorite to win today according to oddsmakers. I say the Packers will definitely bounce back
with a win this afternoon.
GO PACK GO!
And because no
football post would be complete without some pom-poms, please enjoy the beauty
of the Panthers’ Top Cats because the Packers don’t have cheerleaders.
