Justin Herbert and the LA Chargers (1-0) are heading to Charlotte this weekend to clash with Bryce Young and the Panthers (0-1).
Fresh off a victory driven by an unstoppable J.K. Dobbins, who racked up 135 yards on the ground, the Chargers outclassed the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday in LA. This triumph marked a sweet return to the NFL for Jim Harbaugh in his first game back.
On the flip side, things weren’t as rosy for Panthers’ Head Coach Dave Canales in his debut in New Orleans. The Saints, led by Derek Carr who fired three touchdown passes, put on a clinic, scoring on their first nine possessions, steamrolling Carolina 47-10.
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How to Watch LA Chargers vs. Carolina Panthers Live Sunday
- Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
- Time: 1 PM EST
- Site: Bank of America Stadium
- City: Charlotte, NC
- TV/Streaming: CBS
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Chargers vs. Panthers: Latest Game Odds – Week 2
The latest odds, as of Thursday afternoon, via DraftKings:
- Moneyline: LA Chargers (-238), Carolina Panthers (+195)
- Spread: Chargers -6
- Total: 39 points
The line has slightly shifted in favor of the Chargers, opening at LA -5.5 with a total of 39.5. Given Harbaugh’s run-first approach, expect game totals to stay low throughout the season.
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Our expert, Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas), is eyeing a potential underdog victory:
“I’m leaning towards the Panthers +6. Hear me out! They got blown out last game, but the issues were primarily early mistakes. Their offensive line held up well, ranking as a top six unit according to PFF last week. I don’t believe the Chargers will be a team that consistently blows out opponents this year,” he noted.
Chargers vs. Panthers: Team Stats and Betting Trends
- The Chargers haven’t started a season 2-0 since 2012.
- Harbaugh managed a 2-0 start only once in San Francisco. He’s 14-6 (13-3 in college and 1-3 in the NFL) in second games of the season as a head coach.
- Bryce Young is 5-11-1 against the spread with the Panthers (17 starts).
- Panthers’ games have hit the UNDER 12 times in 18 games since the start of last season.
Quarterback Matchup: Chargers vs. Panthers
- Chargers: Justin Herbert didn’t have to exert much last game, completing 17 of 26 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown.
- Panthers: Bryce Young had a rough outing last Sunday, completing just 13 of 30 passes for 161 yards and two interceptions.
Player News, Injuries, & Recent Stats
- Panthers’ LB Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
- Chargers’ LB Joey Bosa (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
- Chargers’ WR Josh Palmer (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
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