NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 3

Sep 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium. Carolina defeated Detroit 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers vs. Panthers 

The Panthers are looking very strong after two solid wins making them 2-0.  However the Steelers look a little shaky after an embarrassing loss on the road to the Baltimore Ravens.  The Steelers have some good weapons on offense in wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell.

But so did the Detroit Lions last week and they could only muster 7 points on the Panthers defense.  So I think the Panthers defense will limit what Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers can do on offense and Cam Newton and the Panthers offense will do just enough for the win.

Winner:  Panthers

Score prediction:       24-20  Panthers   

Points spread:      Panthers -3.5

Over/under:  42  Over

8:30 pm – NBC