NFL playoffs: Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers - odds, preview and prediction

[Sfpat]

Newtons mechanics are horrible. Short arms the ball and throws off his back foot. No wonder he can't hit the broad side of a barn

 

[Sciz]

Easy to see why Belichick does what he does against mobile quarterbacks. If you don't get to the QB (or get there and miss), then there are big rushing lanes.

 

[livinginthe past]

Newton looks Tebow-esque out there - the only way he is getting first downs is with his feet.

Newton is going to throw a pick pretty soon throwing off his back foot....

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Newton did that same thing to the pats last year! nothing until he broke off long run after long run on third down

 

[Delicate Genius]

PatsFans would explode if the Patriots played like this on third down.

 

[Halifax_Pats_Fan]

man...the empty seats....

 

[PATS16N0]

First off this is a terrible game, neither team should be here. Had to make a costco run just so I could clear my head from watching this debacle.

Good job by the NFL, 7-9 hosting 11-5 it's a sin.

Riverboat Ron - huh, whatever, boat sunk

Refs: looks like they are not going to let guys play in the post season....should be interesting.

Arizona gets a pass because of their QB situation.

 

[Betterthanmost]

I have not seen a team decline that delay of game situation before.

 

[Delicate Genius]

Newton looks Tebow-esque out there - the only way he is getting first downs is with his feet.

Newton is going to throw a pick pretty soon throwing off his back foot....

I thought you were a Broncos fan. I just noticed the duck in your avatar.

 

[Archeryaddict12]

I have not seen a team decline that delay of game situation before.

It's a smart move because the punter had a higher chance of sendin it into the EZ

 

[TBR]

Newton did that same thing to the pats last year! nothing until he broke off long run after long run on third down

That's why I'd be worried if we make it to Arizona and play Seattle. Wilson can do that as well.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Arians is a heck of a coach if he wins a playoff game without a QB or punter.

 

[Betterthanmost]

Bad punter, shaky returner, who will blink last for the game?

 

[West Philly Patriot]

A team with a losing record is still in the playoffs which is what most people are complaining about.

My complaint is that they are hosting the game, they shouldn't receive the benefit of a home game. The fact that they are in can't be changed without destroying divisions, the NFL will never do that. Isn't even worth our time discussing something so unlikely.

 

[BritPat]

And that's why the decision to punt was the smart one.

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

How did Arizona not cut that punter at halftime? There have to be at least 100 guys attending the game, that could muster better than a 33 yards a punt.

Now that the Panthers have the lead, this game is going to get even uglier. I wouldn't let Newton throw another ball outside of the hash marks.

 

[ashley]

LOL

 

[obgod3]

What a frigin disaster

 

[Skree]

A comedy of errors

 

[Brady2Gronk]

Well thats game