Chargers vs Panthers Picks and Prediction – 9/15/2024

The Carolina Panthers head home for Week 2 and will host the Los Angeles Chargers. The Panthers got beat up by the Saints in Week 1 47-10. Carolina was shutout in the 1st and 4th quarters in the loss. The Panthers had a total of 219 yards in Week 1. Stay up to date with our NFL Picks. 

QB Bryce Young threw for 161 yards in Week 1. Young had 13 completions on 30 attempts and 2 interceptions. Young was sacked 4 times in the loss. The Carolina Panthers didn't have a rusher go for more than 25 yards or a wide receiver go for more than 50 yards. The Panthers allowed at least a touchdown in each quarter in Week 1. 

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Raiders in Week 1 22-10. The Chargers scored at least a field goal in every quarter. Los Angeles rushed for 176 total yards which ranks 4th best in the NFL. Running back J.K. Dobbins led the way with 135 yards on 10 carries. 

QB Justin Herbert led the LA Chargers in the win with 144 yards and a touchdown. Ladd McConkey led the wide receivers with 39 yards on 5 catches. The Los Angeles Chargers allowed just 71 rushing yards against in Week 1. The Chargers last played the Panthers back in 2020 when they lost 21-16. 

The Carolina Panthers are a home underdog in Week 2. The Panthers struggled to find ways to move the ball in their loss. The Chargers have too many playmakers and will be the better team on both sides of the ball. Watch for the Panthers to continue to struggle even at home. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Chargers win and cover ATS 24-13.