The Wildcat returns for his 23rd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2018 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 615-520 (54.2 percent) against the spread.

Sunday

PANTHERS (+2) over Rams: Kept intact largely with chicken wire and spit last season, Carolina QB Cam Newton is now fit and ready … to be greatly aided by a stiffened defensive front. Is the defending NFC champs’ roster superior? Sure, but that Super Bowl hangover effect is a genuine obstacle. Sunday’s stiff temps and humidity have unsettling effects, and Newton and friends get off on right foot, for one unit.

Bills (+3) over JETS: Facing a friendly opening schedule sequence, divisional invader enjoys a stout chance to get out of the gate quickly, given its hot-pursuit defense … and visits to MetLife on successive weeks. A friendly home opener vs. the Bungles follows. Buff QB Josh Allen should feel like a kid at Christmas, with ex-Cowboy free-agent pickup Cole Beasley to target. Bills’ nasty “D” poses a muscular challenge to Sam Darnold’s offense. Bills stampede, for one unit.

Super Bowl LIII: 1-0 (Patriots). 2018 season: 20-22-1.