The Carolina Panthers enter the season with higher hopes than last year, while the Jacksonville Jaguars could be a sleeper . They meet in Week 1, and here are the Panthers-Jaguars bold predictions for the opener of the 2025 NFL season.

Looking to improve on last year’s dud of a 5-12 season, the Panthers hope to be much better on offense early in the season. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are hoping they don’t tank like last year’s 4-13 finish.

It should be a very interesting contest with a pair of impressive rookie receivers on the field.

Panthers QB Bryce Young will throw for 280-plus yards

Look for the Panthers to be aggressive on offense, and for Young to find throwing lanes. The yardage prediction is a little shy, but Pro Football Network believes Young is positioned to do well in

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