We are backing the Panthers as home dogs with McCaffrey back for the Panthers. This is a tough spot for the Pats as they come in off an outright win on the road as +3.5 dogs against the Chargers plus travel cross country.
All signs are pointing to no Darnold out with concussion and in comes PJ Walker which we are fine with. Who did Walker play for? Temple. Who was his coach at Temple? Matt Rhule. These two have chemistry and familiarity together and the coach knows his strengths and weaknesses. Walker I think actually poses different challenges for the Pats. Belichick said "Walker appears to be more elusive than Darnold,

Lastly, the Patriots are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win. Panthers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as underdogs.