Five fearless predictions for Sunday’s Carolina Panthers (6-6) game at Cleveland (4-7-1):
1. Baker Mayfield problematic for Panthers
Like Tampa Bay did effectively with quarterback Jameis Winston last week, the Browns might try to loosen up the Panthers’ defensive front with some quarterback runs. Mayfield has also gotten fairly hot in the past few weeks, so I’d predict he’s successful in the first half with 45 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns in that time. Carolina will adjust in the second half to contain him more effectively.
2. Lots and lots of Christian McCaffrey
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