Accounting for their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Carolina Panthers to pass on 51.7% of their opportunities: the 5th-lowest clip among all teams this week.The forecast calls for 16-mph wind in this game. High wind usually means lower pass volume (and higher run volume) and worse passing effectiveness.The Carolina O-line ranks as the 2nd-worst in football this year in pass protection, which has a harmful effect on all passing offense stats across the board.The Atlanta Falcons defense has allowed the 4th-fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in the NFL (just 127.0) vs. wideouts this year.This year, the formidable Falcons defense has allowed a puny 60.2% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing wideouts: the 5th-smallest rate in football.
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