Even for a bastion of chaos like the Carolina Panthers, some things are quite predictable.
Baker Mayfield beating out Sam Darnold for the starting job is one of those things.
What started as an open competition has unraveled into a rush to get Mayfield enough first-team reps before Week 1. Darnold holds a playbook advantage that is quickly diminishing and possesses the lower floor and median as a passer.
All signs are pointing to the former Brown leading the Panthers into battle come regular season play. Better quarterback play can erase a lot of mistakes. Thus, FanDuel‘s 6.5 win line (+105) presents solid value on the over.