The Carolina Panthers boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 4.8% more towards passing than it did last season (in a neutral context).The Panthers are a 3-point underdog in this week's contest, likely creating a passing game script.The weather report calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Adam Thielen has run a route on 90.8% of his offense's passing plays since the start of last season, ranking him in the 84th percentile among WRs.The Carolina Panthers O-line profiles as the 7th-best in football since the start of last season in protecting the QB, which has a positive effect on all passing attack metrics across the board.
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