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Who are the experts picking in Panthers vs. Chargers?

Sep 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) eyes Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) eyes Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

The Carolina Panthers garnered up a bit of good faith heading into last week's regular-season opener, as just over a fourth of the league experts we documented predicted an upset win in New Orleans.

But when you squeeze out a 47-10 stinker, that faith kinda flies out of the window.

Here are the experts' picks for Carolina's Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers . . .

USA TODAY: Chargers (6-0)

Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) after a touchdown in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) after a touchdown in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Panthers (0):

Chargers (6): Jarrett Bell, Chris Bumbaca, Nate Davis, Tyler Dragon, Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz, Lorenzo Reyes

NFL.com: Chargers (10-0)

Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Panthers (0):

Chargers (10): Colleen Wolfe, Maurice Jones-Drew, Adam Rank, Marcas Grant, Bucky Brooks, Grant Gordon, GPG, Eric Edholm, Nick Shook, Kevin Patra

ESPN: Chargers (11-0)

Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; 
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) celebrates with fans after scoring on a 12-yard touchdown run against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) celebrates with fans after scoring on a 12-yard touchdown run against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Panthers (0):

Chargers (11): Stephania Bell, Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano, Kalyn Kahler, Kimberley A. Martin, Eric Moody, Jason Reid, Lindsey Thiry, Seth Wickersham

CBS Sports: Chargers (8-0)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Joe Alt #76 of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Joe Alt #76 of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Panthers (0):

Chargers (8): Pete Prisco, Will Brinson, Jared Dubin, Ryan Wilson, John Breech, Tyler Sullivan, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg

Bleacher Report: Chargers (6-2)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Panthers (2): Vince Michelino, Wes O'Donnell

Chargers (6): Gary Davenport, Brad Gagnon, Ian Hanford, Kristopher Knox, Maurice Moton, Brent Sobleski

Pro Football Talk: Chargers (2-0)

Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (left) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr (3) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (left) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr (3) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Panthers (0):

Chargers (2): Mike Florio, Chris Simms

Overall

Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; A Los Angeles Chargers fan in a costume gestures in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; A Los Angeles Chargers fan in a costume gestures in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Panthers: 2

Chargers: 43

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