Panthers vs. Jaguars: Predictions, odds, and how to watch Sunday's game
The Carolina Panthers (2-13) head to EverBank Stadium to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7) in a Week 17 matchup.
The Carolina Panthers suffered a 33-30 loss against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Quarterback Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, completed 23 of 36 pass attempts for a career-high 312 yards and two touchdowns against the Packers.
The Panthers are dealing with a few injuries heading into Week 17, including to cornerback Jaycee Horn, who did not practice Wednesday or Thursday with a toe injury. Linebacker Amare Barno was carted off the field with a knee injury Sunday, while cornerback Troy Hill had to miss the end of the game and is now in concussion protocol leading up to Week 17. Running back Miles Sanders also injured his toe against the Packers, but was listed as a full participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday.
The Jaguars suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in a 30-12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jaguars starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence sustained a AC joint sprain during the third quarter of the game after completing 17 out of 29 pass attempts for 211 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. If Lawerence is unable to play in Week 17 against the Panthers, backup quarterback C.J. Beathard will take over as the starter for the Jaguars.
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How to watch the Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars: TV channel and streaming info
The Carolina Panthers kick off against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 31, at 1:00 p.m., ET, on CBS. The game can also be streamed on NFL+.
Week 17: Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars predictions
BetMGM: Jaguars will win
Staff writes: "The winning team model predicts the Jaguars will win this Week 17 game with 70.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results."
ESPN: Jaguars have a 78% chance to win
According to the ESPN Matchup Predictor, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a 78.0% chance of beating the Carolina Panthers in Week 17.
Pro Football Network: Taking Panthers
Staff writes: "At this stage, who knows what to make of Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars? The Carolina Panthers are fighting hard down the stretch, and that should not end here. Since their bye week, only three of the Panthers’ games have been decided by more than seven points. With Lawrence less than 100% that could easily be the case this week. I do not want to trust Bryce Young and this Panthers’ team but they have fought hard for four of the last five weeks. The Jaguars are not a good team right now, so taking the 6.5 with that Panthers could be the option."
Week 17: Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars odds, betting lines
The Jacksonville Jaguars are favored to defeat the Carolina Panthers, according to the BetMGM NFL odds, as of Thursday afternoon.
- Spread: Jaguars (-7)
- Moneyline: Jaguars (-300); Panthers (+240)
- Over/under: 37.5
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Week 17: Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars injury news
Carolina Panthers:
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Troy Hill | CB | Concussion | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Ikem Ekwonu | OT | Foot | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | Toe | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Marquis Haynes | LB | Back | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Frankie Luvu | LB | Quadriceps | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Amare Barno | LB | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Luiji Vilain | LB | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Claudin Cherelus | LB | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Chandler Wooten | LB | Ankle | Injured Reserve |
| Dicaprio Bootle | CB | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Giovanni Ricci | TE | Shoulder | Injured Reserve |
| Austin Corbett | OG | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Hayden Hurst | TE | Concussion | Injured Reserve |
| Justin McCray | OG | Calf | Injured Reserve |
| Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | Ankle | Injured Reserve |
| Chandler Zavala | OG | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Shaq Green-Thompson | OLB | Lower Leg | Injured Reserve |
| Brady Christensen | OG | Biceps | Injured Reserve |
| Henry Anderson | DE | Foot | Injured Reserve |
Jacksonville Jaguars:
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Zay Jones | WR | Hamstring | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Cam Robinson | OT | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Daniel Thomas | SAF | Forearm | Injured Reserve |
| Cooper Hodges | OT | Knee | Injured Reserve |
| Christian Braswell | CB | Hamstring | Injured Reserve |
| Christian Kirk | WR | Groin | Injured Reserve |
| Jaylon Moore | WR | Undisclosed | Injured Reserve |
| Ventrell Miller | LB | Achilles | Injured Reserve |
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