Five fearless predictions for Sunday’s Carolina Panthers game against the Minnesota Vikings:
1. There will be looong drives.
The Panthers and Vikings rank second and third respectively in time of possession, trailing only the Eagles. Both head coaches are former defensive coordinators who like long, sustained drives that keep their defenses fresh and off the field. Minnesota leads the league in third-down efficiency and third-down defense, allowing opponents to convert only 27.2 percent of their third-down chances.
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