~Panthers Defense is Top-Five In Every Category Is No. 1 In Time of Possession~
Patriots are 7-2, but Carolina is the story with a 6-3 record, five straight wins and the fewest points allowed in the NFC. The Pats are 84-21 in the second half of the season under Bill Belichick, 42-9 vs. the NFC in the last 12 years and Tom Brady is 13-4 on Monday nights with 41 TD tosses and 14 picks. And they have forced a turnover in 36 consecutive games. Panthers defense is top-five in every category. The Panthers come in having covered their past five games and have done so with their defense taking the spotlight while Cam Newton has gotten into a groove of just managing the game rather than trying to make the big play on every snap. DEs Charles Johnson (8.5 sacks) and Greg Hardy (6.5) provide pressure and rookie DTs Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short plug the inside gaps. Carolina is No. 1 in time of possession and converts an excellent 46.2 percent of third downs.The Patriots have won and covered their past two games and are coming off of a bye. Both of those games were at home though. They've only covered one out of four on the road this season and it's apparent that this isn't the Patriots squad we've all been accustomed to over the years. I think the Panthers come with a spirited performance on Monday night and show the rest of the league they are a viable Super Bowl contender out of the NFC. My Prediction:Carolina-1 {5Dimes|. Mr.Hårr¥THëHÄT
