Panthers are heavy favorites vs. Eagles in Week 5 expert picks

The experts, as expected, are keen on Carolina in Week 5. How many of the 32 picks did the Panthers take up?

The Carolina Panthers didn’t provide the fortune to favor the bold last week, as five of the 33 experts to side with the black and blue in Week 4 came away in the red.

Now, the pressure’s on. If the Panthers don’t defend their home turf against the 1-3 Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5, they’ll be disappointing more than just a handful of these forecasters.

USA TODAY: Panthers

All seven experts side with the Panthers, with point differentials on their score predictions ranging from two points to 13.

ESPN: Panthers

Nine of the 10 ESPNers have taken Carolina. Seth Wickersham is the lone ranger here, siding with Philly.

Pro Football Talk: Panthers

Mike Florio and Chris Simms both have it for the home team. Florio says 31-24 and Simms goes 28-17 for their final scores.

CBS Sports: Panthers

The Panthers sweep up this aisle as well. Eight-for-eight at CBS.

MMQB: Panthers

And don’t forget this aisle either. All five folks at Sports Illustrated‘s MMQB go Carolina.

In total 31 of the 32 picks land with the Panthers.

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