There are playoff implications on the line for both teams here as the Detroit Lions take on the Carolina Panthers. No one would have believed that at the start of the season, but the Lions have been on a tear in recent weeks to get into wild-card contention, while the Panthers currently sit just 1 win behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South. Who will bolster their chances of reaching the postseason? Our expert has their picks, predictions and best bets for this Lions vs Panthers matchup.
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NFL Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers expert predictions
The Lions just won’t stop rolling but the Panthers have shown plenty of grit in recent weeks, earning some solid victories with the team rallying around quarterback Sam Darnold. There’s a new-found sense of belief in this Carolina team that they can make a real push to reach the playoffs with the Bucs’ problems appearing to have no end in sight. That could make them valuable, especially as a home underdog.