Oddsmaker "preseason mode" means expecting lower scorelines, which have been fairly constant in past summers. For 2025, however, early indicators are suggesting something different entirely, with the first four preseason games not only landing over but doing so in rather comfortable fashion. The talking point for the Browns is Colorado rookie Shedeur Sanders starting at QB, amid injuries to either contenders for the job. But the recent signing of ex-Raven Tyler Huntley, an accomplished August QB in past days, suggests the Brownies might be able to do some business with the ball in Charlotte. Meanwhile, Dave Canales is demanding a sharper effort from the outset in August after a low-key preseason preceded a slow start for his Panthers last September. Play Browns-Panthers Over