What do you expect in our Week 5, Skins vs. Panthers matchup

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Main thing is we don't let stupid Jake heave up prayers to Smith that he typically comes down with.

If we rattle Jake early, I say it's Skins 21, Panthers 20.

[KI Skins Fan]

I started a thread prior to the season where I stated that the Redskins needed to start 4-2 to have a shot at the playoffs. Now, it looks like Jim Zorn is going to need to win one of the next two games to even keep his job. Unfortunately for Zorn, I don't think that the Panthers game will be a Redskins victory.

In Carolina, the Skins will be facing a desperate team that has had two weeks to prepare for this particular game which may just be the most critical game of their season. Although they are 0-3, I don't believe that the Panthers belong in the same category as the Rams, Lions, Bucs, and Chiefs. They are better than those teams and I think that they'll prove it on Sunday.

I fear that the Panthers will break out in this game and beat the Skins by two touchdowns. I'll guess a final score of 27-13 in favor of the Panthers. Sorry guys, but I have to go with my head over my heart on this one.

[firstdown]

We take the lead in the 1st qtr. and for once we are not bitting our nails in the last 5 min. of the game.

Skins 27
Pan 10

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by firstdown

We take the lead in the 1st qtr. and for once we are not bitting our nails in the last 5 min. of the game.

Skins 27
Pan 10

Wow, now that is a bold call. I hope you are right, cuz I have biten enough of my nails off

[celts32]

Panthers - 27
Skins - 13

It sucks having no confidence in your team...but right now they don't warrant any.

[calia]

Originally Posted by celts32

Panthers - 27
Skins - 13

It sucks having no confidence in your team...but right now they don't warrant any.

Man. 27 points our our D? The Giants didn't come close to that (granted, it was week 1, but still they're a lot better than the Panthers on offense). I think it will be a frustratingly low scoring game (sound familiar?) but we'll squeek it out 17-13. To me, it's all about how our O-line performs. If they can give Campbell some time and carve a few more holes for our RBs, we have a decent shot to win. If not, our D will play well but we may come up short.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by celts32

Panthers - 27
Skins - 13

It sucks having no confidence in your team...but right now they don't warrant any.

Yet you have more confidence in a team that has been a bigger train wreck than us so far?

[calia]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yet you have more confidence in a team that has been a bigger train wreck than us so far?

Good point -- Delhomme's numbers this season are abysmal. And if they fall behind, given what's happened already this season, they may panic. I don't think we will -- last week demonstrates that.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yet you have more confidence in a team that has been a bigger train wreck than us so far?

They've played Philly, Atlanta and Dallas. They were competitive in their last two games. Our wins were by a combined total of five points to teams who are destined for top 3 picks in next year's draft.

They're playing at home, they can run the ball while we've had problems stopping it, and we don't score much.

Is celts that far off?

[Daseal]

Carolina wins fairly easily. I dont see us being able to compete. Our best chance of winning is Delhomme being Delhomme.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

They've played Philly, Atlanta and Dallas. They were competitive in their last two games. Our wins were by a combined total of five points to teams who are destined for top 3 picks in next year's draft.

They're playing at home, they can run the ball while we've had problems stopping it, and we don't score much.

Is celts that far off?

They got smoked by Philly, managed to keep it close with ATL yes, but against Dallas they unraveled in the 2nd half and it really wasn't as close as the score indicated.

They are horrible on offense, 29th in points, 25th in total yards, 23rd passing yards, 20th rush yards, and their defense has been hit hard with injuries and ranks 30th in points, 23rd in total yards, 6th against the pass, 32nd against the rush.

So yeah I think Celts is a little off, but that's just my opinion. Could they win? Sure. I just don't see it being by a wide margin.

[Longtimefan]

I expect MOS until I see something that indicates I should feel otherwise, I'll recognize it when I see it.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I expect MOS until I see something that indicates I should feel otherwise, I'll recognize it when I see it.

Yup. I totally agree. They play at home and they've had a bye week to regroup and rest. I still can't believe the denial of the folks on here who think we're going to score over 30. In fact, we've only broken the 30 point mark ONCE in the last 21 games. Ugh.

The Panthers may be winless, but their personnel is far better than the Bucs, Rams, and Lions IMO. The only thing working in our favor is Jake Delhomme. He's been awful. In fact, I put the over/under at 2 for Carlos Rogers' dropped INTs this Sunday.

I hate to say it, but Panthers 24-Redskins 14, and the turmoil in Ashburn gets yet another game closer to boiling over. D'Angelo Williams will have a big game and help the Panthers overcome a pair of turnovers by Delhomme.

[hail_2_da_skins]

I'm not throwing in the towel yet. The Skins are one impressive win away from getting the Grim Reapers off Zorn and Campbell back. I have to be a fan and believe that they can turn this thing around. It's going to take an early lead, mistake free game and an inspired effort on defense. Haven't seen it yet, but you gotta believe.

[over the mountain]

skins 31
kitty kats 17

the Z man finally cracks 30 pts.

go skins!!