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Carolina's secondary could use more help - and one analyst believes they a boost their group by making a deal with the Saints.
Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season was a historic one for betting favorites, as they went 11-2 against the spread to tie the best ATS mark for favorites in any one week since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger. In Week 9,
When the Packers are listed as heavy favorites, it appears to be a good idea to bet against them in 2025. The Carolina Panthers are the latest lesser opponent to give the Packers absolute fits this season.
Kaye's update aligns with what Joe Person at the Athletic reported earlier this week - that Carolina has no plans to trade any of their foundational pieces - that being Bryce Young, Derrick Brown, Jaycee Horn, Chuba Hubbard or Taylor Moton.
Though seven games, Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was on an All-Pro pace. But his breakout season hit a snag in Green Bay's loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, as Kraft was carted to the locker room due to a knee injury.
The Panthers made an unconventional decision to receive the opening kickoff in Week 9. But that choice helped them to the biggest upset of 2025.
After Jordan Love tossed an interception deep down the middle of the field, Carolina turned the extra possession into a touchdown to take a 13-6 lead. Rico Dowdle powered his way into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game.
The San Francisco 49ers go on the road and get the win over the New York Giants, 34-24. Mac Jones ended the game 19 of 24 (14 of 14 first half) for 235 yards passing and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown, along with 67 receiving yards and a touchdown reception.