Broncos vs. Panthers Game Day Open Thread
by Jaxon on Dec 14, 2008 3:00 PM EST
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Welcome to the Panthers game 14 open thread. Feel free to announce your presence via a comment (it's called a 'roll call'). If you're just hanging at the house watching the game like me chime in and let us know you're here. Feel free to vent (as long as you follow the rules) or cheer throughout the game.
We have another great match-up as the Panthers continue hip-deep into their tough closing schedule. The 8-5 and soon to be (after their next game) AFC West champs Denver Broncos bring their #2 ranked offense into Charlotte. Broncos fans are hoping this is a 'trap' game for the Panthers, thinking the Panthers will be looking past this game to next weeks match-up with the Giants. I think instead the Panthers play yet another inspired game in light of the news that owner Jerry Richardson needs a heart transplant.
You can read the NFL.com preview here. Feel free to check in on Mile High Report to see what Bronco fans are saying about the game. Once they put up an Open Thread I'll link to it.
3 Key Match-ups:
CB Ken Lucas vs. WR Brandon Marshall
The Panthers will want the speedier Stokely and Royall covered by CB's Chris Gamble and Richard Marshall. Lucas should be able to stay with Marshall but may give up some key 3rd down catches. Marshall should have a good day.
RT Ryan Harris vs. Panther DE's
Harris will face a bevy of DE's starting with Tyler Brayton, then Charles Johnson and certainly Julius Peppers. Harris wasn't a starter to begin the season but has grown into the roll. Harris will be a target of interest when the Panthers rush the passer.
WR Steve Smith vs. Broncos Secondary
If the Broncos put 8 men in the box to stop the run QB Jake Delhomme will take his shots downfield. That could be a huge demoralizer for the Broncos who will feel forced to throw the ball well to win. Smith should log at least 8 catches and 100+ yards as a minimum.
Panthers Injury Report:
It look like both LB Adam Seward and DE Hilee Taylor won't be able to go. Seward is a blow to special teams and Taylor will limit the Panthers pass rush packages.
The Broncos have had a slew of injuries this season. The most significant for this game has to be the status of CB Champ Bailey.I'm expecting him to play but his performance may be hindered.
Predictions:
Think the Panthers running game continues like a juggernaut through the Broncos noted weak run defense. The Panthers "Double Trouble" RB duo could put up its 3rd 'Double' 100 yard rushing mark of the season.
A common theme is that the Bronco defense will bring a safety up in order to slow the Panther rushing game. If that happens they will rely on FS Marquand Manual to play over the top on WR Steve Smith, who may in turn have a big game. Manuel played for the Panthers past season so I'm sure they know his tendencies. You can't help but think there was a reason the Panthers let Manuel walk and drafted FS Charles Godfrey.
I haven't given a score prediction in a while and I'm loath to do it here but ....might as well.
Panthers 35 Broncos 24
Go Panthers!
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One of those games here
Where the Panthers on paper are clearly the better team, but will probably play down to the opposing team’s level. Hopefully that won’t be the case today as the running games should be able to run whenever, where ever.
One other thing I want to point out. Jake Delhomme has had his share of good games and bad. I do think though that we have not seen the Panthers play at their best yet (imo). We havn’t witnessed that Panther game where both the defense and offense was clicking on all cylinders. Maybe we won’t see that game for the rest of the season (I remain optimistic we will), but I do think we need to start seeing the good Jake atleast once before the postseason gets underway.
btw, I’m here and will be until about 4:40-45
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions
I will be just as happy
If the Bucs lose today
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions
But if they win
And we win, we clinch a playoff spot.
But I feel our chances of winning this game
Will increase even more if the team sees that the Bucs already lost their game this week (just a weird gut feeling)..lol
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of the Bucs
Are you guys getting the Panthers game yet? I still have to watch this boring * game between TB/ATL.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions
I'm just glad I'm not a Redskins fan...
Just lost to Cincy
Clearly the worst team in that division
And to think that was not the case just over a month ago….wierd.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
And it looks like
the Titans just dropped one to Houston
You guys getting audio problem on CBS?
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:16 PM EST reply actions
Nah, I'm fine.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Oh god. This isn't looking too good.
I just watched the kickoff. I got the shivers now.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
LOL...ok
Now the Panthers got the ball…thanks to your shivers..lol.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Well look at him. He threw it backwards behind him.
Isn’t that a lateral?
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Look at his feet.
He clearly throws it behind his feet.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Thats BS
Because if you look at the replay, it clearly shows that he did a “pumpfake” and tried to bring the ball back in….f’in jokes.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
They made the call because Diggs was there. So stupid.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Expect Lucas to get burned today
I love the Panthers, but it is true.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:24 PM EST reply actions
Don't worry guys.
The Panthers have a good running game.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
God seems to be on the side of the Broncos today.
You want proof? A pope just scored a touchdown on the Panthers. Totally a bad omen.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
WOW
Ken Lucas? Do you have any hands?
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:28 PM EST reply actions
I don't know how Ken Lucas was supposed to stop that.
I just can’t comprehend why no one was on that side of the field.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
I was referring to that tip ball on the second and goal (i think)
I was just a little late commenting on that…lol
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Run the ball up the middle! Cmon!
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Or throw it to Steve Smith lol
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
And again. lol
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
And again for the TD. Wow
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
STEVE BABY!!!!!
WHO needs to run the ball when you have that stud of a receiver?
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:33 PM EST reply actions
WOOOOO HOO
66 yards and a TD for smith in one drive…
I wonder what he’s going to have when this thing is over?
Quick math
equates to 9 possessions per team this game.
9 possessions at 65 yards per amounts to 585 yards and 9 TDs.
Who knows?
That’s what they get when they put 4 linebackers into the game. You can’t do that. Sure it’s nice to try to stop the running game, but Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith won’t allow that. You try that and they’ll kill you all game.
It looks like Mike Shan decided to try to overload on linebackers to stop the run. It isn’t going to work.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Woodyard can;t play safety
Jake will kill them
I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com
Tis true.
The Broncos are going to have problems during the playoffs. Their defense is just too undersized. When they have to resort to desperate measures like 4 backers then you know the defense is having problems.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
And so the big leg of the Englishman does it again. Touchback
I’m waiting for him to kick a field goal.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Sounds like an awesome play.
We’ll save that for the Super Bowl. That could be the kick to win it.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
3rd and 7! Cmon defense!
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Cutler is a ****y
Shotgun….shotgun..is he really that afraid to drop back and make a throw?
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:42 PM EST reply actions
This is rough. We need to stop them on 3rd down.
The Panthers need to rediscover how to stop the pass.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
DOINK!
Aww…..it was close though.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
It was so close to incomplete.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
I had a feeling that would happen.
Jay Culter is just too good, the Panthers pass defense just isn’t going to be enough to stop them.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Thats our Defensive plan
give up the underneath stuff, protect against the long ball
I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com
Well with no pass rush
That’s going to happen to anyone’s defense. Charles Johnson has to have a big game.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Safe to say
That he’ll be the Panthers kick/punt returner again next year? I hope so.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Delhomme looks A LOT more sharper tonight
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions
That was a dangerious throw through.
All he had to do is turn around, boom, INT
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
You're right ^^;
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Speaking of fantasy
DeAngleo and Cutler are both on my teams, so in a way, I want both to have big games.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
So much passing.
Aren’t we a running team? I’d like to see some of that Smash and Dash now.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
This is what they are giving us
I think we still need to run though
I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com
LOL! Look at that INT!
How many times did he knock that ball into the air? Somebody must have sufficated from holding their breath so long.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Wow.
“Hey what’s this brown thing? Oh it’s a football!” catch
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Did I mention
That Gamble was also on fantasy team? WOOHOOO!!!!
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
No word yet.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Do they hit the fast forward button on the first quarter or what?
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Ken Lucas makes a hit.
Maybe he should convert to safety? Nah.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Lots of penalties on Denver today.
Some of them have been declined. But I like it.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
How could you not?
I’ll be feeling pretty good if Denver keeps turning it over and committing penalties.
That was a broken playcall.
Why call a run on 3rd and 16? I think I found another offensive coordinator to make fun of.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Catch the defense off guard?
LOL, yeah right
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
By the way.
In case you guys didn’t know, Tampa Bay dropped the game to the Falcons.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Agreed
And that’s why I made the point earlier that a Bucs loss is just as sweet right now as a Panther’s win.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
How much sweeter if the Panthers win again?
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Smith is the best receiver
I’ve ever seen, you can I’m biased but the guy is a FREAK of nature.
by ChipperTeixeira89 on Dec 14, 2008 5:13 PM EST reply actions
Did you see that?
He literally carried a guy for 6 yards.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Was that a smash or a dash?
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Well, being that he wasn't touched on the way in,
you’d have to say dash.
Good call.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Is anyone watching the Oakland game?
The Raiders ran a ball all the way up the field for a TD, and the Patriots did the exact same thing to them.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Last 2 drives
7 plays for 6 yards for Denver… D stepping up!!!
and I guess -9 after that 15 yd penalty
You bet, and Davis should have had that one too.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Xcuse me, Gamble
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Yup yup!
Two minutes and 30 seconds left. If we get a field goal here and go into the locker room knowing we’ll get the ball in the 2nd half, I’ll be happy.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
The way Steve Smith is going
Who knows what we could pull off here?
FUMBLE!!!!111!!!
Recovered. Looks like they’ll get the field goal after all.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Well, time to get started on my victory article.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Two clocks. They showed another clock that was right and it started during the play.
The play clock in the stadium didn’t start. The game clock did. The guys in the booth was going off of the stadium clock, so that’s where the confusion was.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Would love to comment more today
but it’s always a guess on how much time my son will take. Sorry but he comes first.
Where's you commitment!?!
Traitor!
I jest :p Hope he’s a happy lad :)
The running game hasn't gotten going though.
It doesn’t matter though, they can reply with a heavy dose of Steve Smith.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
D-WILLIAMS!
What a touchdown! 60 yard run!
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
There's the running game!
D- Will with 67 yard TD RUN!
What is that? 13 fantasy points in one play?
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Hehe~ Take that GuyCo! I hate your auto insurance!
((GuyCo is my opponent in my fantasy league. We were tied and then I pulled away with that play.))
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
D are finding a way to stop them
Still not one tackle for Peppers though
Have any of you guys listened to the stadium?
Awful quiet in there. It’s like everyone have already went home.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
It was wild earlier
I remember thinking how impressed I was with the crowd noise.
Pressure
Cutler may not be getting sacked today, but it seems we are getting a ton of pressure on him.
Dwayne Jarrett needs to catch that ball.
That’s very irritating when someone tips the ball into the air like that. What do you expect is going to happen?
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
It looked like he was being held down from behind
But that ball was toooo high.
Hell Panther fans - Bills fan here (unfortunately)
just stopped by to wish you all good luck the rest of the season….I’ve chosen to adopt the panthers as the team I want to win the whole shebang…….(since the Bills will be sitting home again like usual) I love the way your team plays the game…….glad to see your boys are taking care of business today.
PIPE DREAM: Jim Harbaugh for the Bills next head coach.
by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 14, 2008 6:26 PM EST reply actions
Hello* Crap some first impression LOL
PIPE DREAM: Jim Harbaugh for the Bills next head coach.
by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 14, 2008 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Yo
Nice to have you over here.
I’m sure we’ll be able to forgive your first impression. :)
Unfortunate for the Bills, they seemed to get the season started well.
Horrible coaching staff + too many injuries + no offensive identity = losing 8 of last 10..
PIPE DREAM: Jim Harbaugh for the Bills next head coach.
by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 14, 2008 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you very much!
We shall do our best to win the whole thing.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Smith is awesome
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
That's the 2nd injury tonight. Not good.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
He's listed as probable to return, so
nothing serious it seems.
Looks like the running game
might be getting in gear.
arguably the best running game in the league.....by far
PIPE DREAM: Jim Harbaugh for the Bills next head coach.
by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 14, 2008 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
Kasay Mr Consistancy
PIPE DREAM: Jim Harbaugh for the Bills next head coach.
by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 14, 2008 6:38 PM EST reply actions
Definitely. Great job from the D.
Denver hasn’t even gotten close since the 1st quarter.
Gah!
They never switch it when there’s a blowout on and Carolina’s in a great game!
What a stiff arm.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
One sec guys, I'll find it on the internet for you.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
I had it on the internet
they switched it over in whatever market the feed was coming out of.
Meh, bad luck for you guys.
My usual source got his channel froze due to copyright.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
I think
I’m really starting to hate the NFL.
And CBS & FOX.
They finally show a Panthers game here, and they cut away because it’s 20 points?
I’ve had to see a ton of games where it gets to 30 or so and they still refuse to change it.
It's really ridiculous
At least next week there won’t be anything else to cut away to.
Yep.
Though they’ll probably still find something.
Charlie Brown’s Christmas, or something like that.
Anyone still watching?!?
First false start in a while…
but they said that Jake named one of his horses after Jordan Gross…
False Start!!!
hahahahahhahahahaa
What'd they take a timeout for?
Couldn’t get the play off in time?
Unnecessary roughness on Gross?
What happened there?
He peaked a defender off of Williams and it looked like he kneed him in the throat
Never mind it was the 4th defender that hit williams while he was stopped.
"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
Is a dropkick what I think it is?
Like in rugby? Does that exist in American football? What would be the point?!
I think they can use it instead of a FG
they drop the ball and kick it after it bounces up, or something like that.
Anyone know where
you can listen to the panthers radio postgame on the internet, is it still carried by 1110AM and 99.3 in charlotte?
I think
the NFL owns those rights too, so you have to pay for them.
Or maybe that’s the MLB… I don’t remember
7 sacks on the season for Denver
and we get 3 tonight. Nice!
Explain to me
Why on Game Centre it said that Denver had 3 TOs left yet let the clock run out with only a 10 point defecit while in the red zone?
Next Week???
After the last 2 weeks performances, what does NY game-plan for? Smith and Moose? Or Deangelo and Stewart?
Who things we can pull it off a win against the Giants?
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