Only full effort and everyone performing at the expected level will keep the Carolina Panthers competitive in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a tall order against the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, but there’s a quiet confidence that they can give a good account of themselves.

Head coach Dave Canales should have a new team coming out of the bye week. Having some time to rest and recover will only help. The Chiefs are a major obstacle to overcome. They are also arguably more vulnerable than ever this season, despite losing just one game so far.

The Panthers can play with a sense of freedom. No one expects them to secure success against a team going for their historic three-peat. If they start well and Canales is bold in his vision, there’s a chance this match could be closer than most analysts predict.

According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Panthers are a 10.5-point underdog against the Chiefs at home in Week 12.

Anyone brave enough to bet the Panthers’ moneyline can currently get odds of +480 (bet $100 to win $480). The Chiefs are rightly favored to get their 10th win of the campaign at -650 (bet $650 to win $100).

FanDuel Sportsbook expects a mildly entertaining affair with an over/under of 43.5 points for the match at Bank of America Stadium.

The game odds are updated periodically and are subject to change.

Bryce Young gets another chance to start. This is nothing more than the quarterback deserves after demonstrating legitimate improvements since returning to the lineup.

The Panthers hope this is the start of a promising trend for Young. Things remain precarious for the signal caller, especially considering Canales is keeping up with his weekly evaluation of the position. The former No. 1 pick out of Alabama should leave no doubt by competing hard and executing the game plan effectively in Week 12.

Young’s over/under for passing yards this weekend stands at 177.5 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. This is available at -110, whichever side of the number you choose (bet $110 to win $100).

His pass completion mark sits at 17.5 on 29.5 attempts. Young’s over/under for passing touchdowns versus the Chiefs is 0.5.

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