At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs this week, implying more of an emphasis on throwing than their standard approach.The passing offenses of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) stand to benefit from the calm weather conditions (4-mph wind) being predicted in this game, while run volume may fall-off.The leading projections forecast Adam Thielen to garner 8.1 targets in this contest, on balance, putting him in the 85th percentile among wide receivers.Adam Thielen has accumulated a whopping 67.0 air yards per game this year: 76th percentile among wide receivers.With a remarkable 62.0 adjusted receiving yards per game (83rd percentile) this year, Adam Thielen rates among the top WRs in the NFL in the NFL.
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