The Carolina Panthers struggled to adjust to life after Cam Newton and head coach Ron Rivera in 2020, and it didn’t help that they were forced to play without one of the most dynamic players in the NFL for a majority of the season with RB Christian McCaffrey hurt. There just wasn’t much to smile about in 2020, but things are looking up heading into the new campaign. Below, we look at the Carolina Panthers 2022 Super Bowl 56 odds, with NFL futures picks and predictions.
The Panthers posted a 5-11 record last season, finishing in third place in the NFC South Division one game ahead of the equally disappointing Atlanta Falcons.
It was a mediocre season for QB Teddy Bridgewater, so the team elected to go another way by taking a chance on former No. 3 overall pick QB Sam Darnold. It’s a potential low-risk, high-reward move for the organization.
Carolina Panthers Super Bowl 56 odds and 2022 NFL futures
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:50 a.m. ET.
Odds to win Super Bowl 56: +5000 (bet $100 to win $5,000)
Odds to win NFC: +2200 (bet $100 to win $2,200)
Odds to win NFC South Division: +700 (bet $100 to win $700)
2022 win total: 7.5 (Over: -110 | Under: -110)
Will the Panthers make the playoffs? Yes: +200 | No: -250
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Panthers’ offseason recap
The Panthers made big news when they picked up Darnold from the Jets in a trade, and he will head up the offense, reuniting with WR Robby Anderson. After landing the former first-round pick, the Panthers jettisoned Bridgewater in a trade to the Denver Broncos.
In addition to slapping the franchise tag on OT Taylor Moton, the Panthers grabbed OL Pat Elflein to bolster the offensive line and keep Darnold upright. LBs Denzel Perryman and Haason Reddick were a couple of underrated moves for the defense, while WR David Moore joins a deep receiver corps.
The Panthers used the No. 8 overall pick to pick up shutdown CB Jaycee Horn from South Carolina, the son of former NFL WR Joe Horn. WR Terrace Marshall Jr., who ran a 4.38 unofficial 40-yard dash time at his LSU Pro Day, gives Marshall another weapon on the outside. And don’t sleep on Oklahoma State RB Chuba Hubbard, who gives the team depth behind McCaffrey.
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Carolina Panthers Super Bowl 56 and 2022 NFL futures picks
The Panthers head into the new season with a lot of new faces that could potentially help the team challenge for a playoff spot. But it depends on if Darnold can resurrect his career. It’s a good time for Carolina to make a move, though, as Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan is long in the tooth, and the New Orleans Saints are breaking in a new starter after QB Drew Brees retired. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won it all last season, but QB Tom Brady is 45 years old.
As such, a small-unit wager on the Panthers +700 to win the NFC South is not a bad value. YES +200: Will the Panthers make the playoffs? is also worth a play, while OVER 7.5 wins is another attractive wager.
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