5. Rob Ninkovich, DE
Rob Ninkovich has a plus matchup against Panthers right tackle Byron Bell. He should be able to generate pressure in the passing game and set the edge to prevent Newton from taking off.
Rob Ninkovich has a plus matchup against Panthers right tackle Byron Bell. He should be able to generate pressure in the passing game and set the edge to prevent Newton from taking off.
Marcus Cannon is facing a tough test whether he goes up against Hardy or Johnson. If he crumbles, then Tom Brady will crumble.
Aaron Dobson can take advantage of Drayton Florence and company on the outside. He’s the most likely pass catcher to be open, because the Panthers' defenders will worry about taking out Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola.
Kyle Arrington will likely shift outside now that we know that Alfonzo Dennard is not playing. If so, he must do his best to contain Brandon LaFell, a wide receiver that has been coming on lately.
Tom Brady is the straw that stirs the drink. He must be on his game so that he can take advantage of the average Carolina secondary. If not, the Carolina front four will swallow him whole.
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