Panthers vs Cowboys is a game that pits two NFC teams with winning records against one another in Week 4 action. Both teams are coming off of big wins in primetime in Week 3, setting them up for high expectations in this clash. In the latest NFL betting predictions, we take a look at the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, ahead of their matchup that carries important playoff implications early in the year.
Panthers vs Cowboys Betting Pick
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This game will be played at AT&T Stadium at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Why Bet The Panthers:
✅ Entering Panthers vs Cowboys, the Carolina Panthers have allowed fewer yards per play than any team in the NFL. They are the only team allowing under four yards per play, while the Cowboys have struggled on the defensive side of the ball. Expect the Panthers to keep this contest relatively low scoring to cover the number.
✅ This line is bigger than it would have been if Christian McCaffrey wasn’t dealing with injuries for the Panthers. But the Cowboys are still significantly less healthy than the Panthers, and Carolina should be able to take advantage of having the more healthy squad when all is said and done.
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✅ Only the Denver Broncos have averaged more time of possession so far this season than the Panthers. Carolina has had the ball for an average of 35 minutes per game through three weeks. If the Panthers can control the ball the way they have throughout the first three weeks of this season, they should prosper in this game.
Carolina Panthers
In Week 3, the Carolina Panthers moved to 3-0 for the season after beating up on the hapless Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. Carolina locked up Davis Mills and the offense of Houston, making it very easy for the Panthers to do what they wanted to do offensively. And the fact that the Panthers haven’t played since Thursday should help the Panthers come out looking fresh against Dallas.
The question for the Panthers in this game will be how they make up for the loss of Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was injured last week against Houston, and the Panthers will be forced to play this game without their best offensive weapon. How well the Panthers do at replacing his rushing and receiving ability will go a long way in deciding the outcome of this game.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys moved to first place in the NFC East when they beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a division game on Monday Night Football. That game was never really close, as the Cowboys were able to stop Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense with ease, while putting up a ton of points of their own. Now, on a short week, the Cowboys will face a much better defensive team in the Panthers.
For Dallas, the big concern coming into this game will be how well their defense performs. The Cowboys have weapons all over the field offensively, but have struggled to get stops in two of their three games so far. Whether or not the Cowboys remain above .500 after this week will depend on how reliable they are in stopping Sam Darnold and the Carolina attack.