Cat Scratch Reader
Bryce Young is back today for the Carolina Panthers. Rico Dowdle is reportedly getting the start and lion’s share of the carries this week. Everything is looking up for the Panthers upset chances against the Super Bowl hopeful Packers, right? Ignore the continuing chaos along the injury-plagued offensive line, the mixed blessing that has been Young’s play to date, and the fact that the Panthers only win on the road in 2025 was against the 1-7 New York Jets.
What realistic thing could go wrong today to spoil the Panthers being above .500?
Reality is no friend to the Panthers faithful. Hopium and despair are the currencies we trade in and both are based more on vibes than facts. I’m here today because maybe it will be fun. Even Mike White taking the bulk of the snaps and erasing the name of Nathan Peterman from the record books could be a kind of fun.
This is your open thread to follow along with all the action today.
You know the drill.
This is now an open thread!
