Cardinals vs Panthers Expert Picks & Predictions for Week 4 NFL Game

The 2022 NFL season is finally here and the Week 4 schedule is chock full of exciting showdowns. One of the most interesting matchups of the week is a clash between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers.

This season hasn't gone the way that the Cardinals planned, highlighted by a 20-12 loss to the rival Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, momentum is on the Panthers' side after getting in the win column with a 22-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Can the Cardinals get a much-needed win to help turn their season around? Or will the Panthers build on their momentum with their second straight victory at home?

Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Cardinals vs Panthers Week 4 matchup.

Cardinals vs Panthers Projections

ESPN FPI: Panthers (51.7%)
numberFire: Cardinals (52.3%)
FiveThirtyEight: Cardinals (51%)
Betting Favorite: Panthers (-2.5)

Projected Winner: Cardinals (2), Panthers (2)

Cardinals vs Panthers Expert Picks

ESPN Experts: Cardinals (5), Panthers (2)
Sports Illustrated Experts: Panthers (4), Cardinals (1)
CBS Sports Experts: Panthers (5), Cardinals (3)

Expert Totals: Panthers (11), Cardinals (9)

The highlighted projections are split down the middle, giving two votes to each Arizona and Carolina. While the experts are near being equally divided, 55% of them are siding with the Panthers at home.

Even with the experts slightly leaning towards the Panthers, this is projected to be an even matchup. Each of the highlighted projections doesn't give either side better than a 52.3% chance of winning.

Fans of both teams should expect a game that could go either way on Sunday.

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