The Los Angeles Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). Last week's record 6-9 (.400); season 36-26-1 (.581). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-10 (.333); season 31-31-1 (.500). Detroit and Miami have the week off. All Times Eastern.
JAC (2-2) at CAR (2-2)
Sunday, 1 p.m.
Panthers 24, Jaguars 20
TV: None. DirecTV: 705.
Line: Panthers by 3 {. O/U: 41.
Both young quarterbacks are playing well. Carolina's Kyle Allen is 2-0 as a starter and finally gets to play at home. Defense makes the difference, and the Panthers are at their best in Charlotte.
