Carolina Panthers: Week 5 Recap & Week 6 Forecast

Week 5 · 2025 · October 10, 2025

Miami Dolphins
24

Carolina Panthers
27
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Rico Dowdle explosion: 206 rushing yards (169 after contact), 8 missed tackles forced, 75.8 PFF grade. Bryce Young has followed up each of last 4 wins with losses (concerning). Defense generates lowest pressure rate (26%, 2nd-lowest).

Analytics

  • Rico Dowdle: 206 rush yards (169 after contact), 8 missed tackles forced, 75.8 PFF
  • Bryce Young: has followed each of last 4 wins with losses (concerning pattern)
  • Defense: 26% pressure rate (2nd-lowest in NFL)
  • Cannot consistently generate pass rush
  • 2-3 record with inconsistent play

Injuries

Injuries:
  • RB Chuba Hubbard OUT.
  • TE Ja'Tavion Sanders OUT.
  • DE Tershawn Wharton OUT.
  • Multiple questionable.

Betting Intel

Week 6: Panthers +3.5 vs Cowboys. Total: 48.5 O/U. Panthers 2-0 ATS at home as dogs.

Fantasy Deep Dive

Fantasy: Rico Dowdle instant RB1/RB2 add. Bryce Young inconsistent QB2.

Week 5 Forecast:

Forecast: See Cowboys writeup. Cowboys offense explosive. Cowboys win 34-24.

BEST BET: OVER 48.5