Preview of Sunday’s Animal Fight

The Panthers and the Bears both proved last week they were on top of the NFL food chain, and the two teams are ready to roar in this weekend’s Carolina/Chicago matchup at the Panthers’ den, the Bank of America Stadium, on Sunday. Although the teams have met only three times, history gives the Bears a 2-1 edge, both wins taking place at Chicago. The last time the two teams played each other was in 2005, when Delhomme got sacked eight times and intercepted twice, but this year’s matchup will most certainly feature a whole new playing field.

First of all, the Bears leave their security blanket of Soldier Field, where they marked their two wins against the Carolina team in previous years. There’s always the factor of quarterbacks, also. Delhomme’s strength (seen in last week’s game) may overpower any of Chicago’s many eligible but by no means superpower fleet of QBs including Rex Grossman, Brian Griese and Kyle Orton. Add in a mean Carolina offense that includes receivers Muhsin Muhammad and DJ Hackett (remaining strong even with the absence of Steve Smith) and wham, Carolina may see their season off to a perfect 2-0 start.

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