Not many around the media (or the fans) are expecting the Carolina Panthers to upset the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. Dave Canales and his squad have their backs against the wall, but this could give them the freedom to be more competitive than expected.
All the pressure is on Green Bay. They are the home team. They are the ones expected to go deep into the playoffs after acquiring All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons via trade from the Dallas Cowboys. That doesn't make the Panthers' task any easier, but who knows what can happen if they manage to quieten the crowd over the opening exchanges.