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 grades out as one of the most reliable receivers in the NFL, completing a fantastic 78.4% of passes thrown his way (adjusted for context) this year, grading out in the 94th percentile among WRs.This year, the porous Arizona Cardinals pass defense has yielded a whopping 69.2% Adjusted Completion Rate vs. opposing wide receivers: the 5th-highest rate in the league.
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