Following a massive win on the west coast last Sunday, the Patriots head to Carolina looking to improve to 5-4 on the season. They’ll also come up against their former star cornerback, Stephon Gilmore. Here’s your preview of tomorrow’s game!
One’s To Watch
Mac Jones
Jones was quite lacklustre against the Chargers, but, the key thing was that he didn’t commit any mistakes and did what he needed to help the team secure the win. He’s one to watch every game this season, I would love to see him have a big day tomorrow and lead the team to it’s third straight win.
Matthew Judon
Judon turned up last week and disrupted Herbet a bunch, and the Pats will need him to be active again this week. Regardless of who’s at QB tomorrow for the Panthers, I think Judon is the key to disrupting their offense, watch out for him tomorrow.
J.C. Jackson
After missing a couple of practice days this week with an illness, J.C. Jackson returned Friday and was off the injury report entirely, so he plays tomorrow. I think he’ll be wanting to put on a good show with his former teammate on the opposite sideline, as he’s now the number one corner for New England. I feel J.C. is due an interception tomorrow.
Nick Folk
Folk has been so important for the Pats so far this year, and with an offense that can struggle in the redzone, I have a feeling he’ll be needed on field goal duty a few times again this week. All eyes on him.
Gunner Olszewski
The field position Gunner gave the offense from return duty last week was HUGE! I think that performance will drive him into some good form and we could see more of it against the Panthers, which may be pivotal against a good defense.
Panthers Roar
Who for the Panthers could cause problems for the Patriots?
Stephon Gilmore
Whether we like it or not, Gilmore is no longer a Patriot, and will get his chance to ruin the day tomorrow as he will be active against his former team. I’ve read that Gilmore will primarily be used on third downs as he continues to be eased back from a quad injury, but he’s a ballhawk and still one of the top corners in the league.
If I were Mac, I would avoid any reciever he covers tomorrow.
DJ Moore
A great option for whoever is the signal-caller tomorrow, Moore has 600+ yards already this season, with three touchdowns. Keeping him quiet should be a top defensive priority.
Patriots Fantasy Starter PPR
Patriots Defense
Given that PJ Walker may start for the Panthers tomorrow, I would get the Pats D in as your D/ST option this week. The unit has been averaging 7.75 points so far this season, but, they’ve managed to score 12.00 and 13.00 respectively over the last few weeks.
Prediction Corner
@ShawMellors – Patriots 24 – Panthers 10
The Panthers defense is a great unit, but their offense has been plagued with inuries and leaves a lot to be desired, I fancy the Patriots to win by 14. LFG Patriots 24 Panthers 10
@clazzyclare – Patriots 30 – Panthers 20
Injuries are definitely going to be a deciding factor in this game particularly McCaffrey but even so the Patriots are on a good road winning streak. Patriots 30 Panthers 20.