Unfortunately, the football world won't be too high on the Carolina Panthers right now. Between last year's NFL-worst 2-15 record and this year's step into a new direction , it's fair not to put too much of an expectation on 2024.
But do at least a few folks think they can sneak one out of New Orleans to kick off the campaign?
Here are the expert picks for Week 1's matchup between the Panthers and Saints :
Panthers (1): Chris Bumbaca
Saints (5): Jarrett Bell, Nate Davis , Tyler Dragon, Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz, Lorenzo Reyes
Panthers (2): Daniel Jeremiah, Eric Edholm
Saints (8): Colleen Wolfe, Maurice Jones-Drew , Adam Rank, Marcas Grant, Bucky Brooks, Grant Gordon, Nick Shook, Kevin Patra
Panthers (3): Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano, Kimberley A. Martin
Saints (8): Stephania Bell, Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Kalyn Kahler, Eric Moody, Jason Reid, Lindsey Thiry, Seth Wickersham
Panthers (3): Will Brinson, Jared Dubin, Tyler Sullivan
Saints (5): Pete Prisco, Ryan Wilson, John Breech, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg
Panthers (3): Brad Gagnon, Vince Michelino, Brent Sobleski
Saints (5): Gary Davenport, Ian Hanford, Kristopher Knox, Maurice Moton, Wes O'Donnell
Panthers (0):
Saints (2): Mike Florio, Chris Simms
Panthers: 12
Saints: 33
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