Free Press sports writers predict the Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers game Saturday (1 p.m. Fox) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the Lions (7-7) are 2½-point favorites over the Panthers (5-9):
Shawn Windsor
The Panthers won three of four before losing to Pittsburgh at home last week. Like the Jets, the Panthers are physical and consistently competitive. But as the Lions showed against New York, they are learning how to win games against teams like this on the road, and learning to make the couple plays that make the difference.