At a -4-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this week's contest, indicating more of an emphasis on passing than their usual approach.The 9th-largest volume of plays in football have been run by the Carolina Panthers since the start of last season (a staggering 59.8 per game on average).The pass games of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (read: zero wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may fall-off.Adam Thielen checks in as one of the top wide receivers in the league since the start of last season, averaging a stellar 5.6 adjusted catches per game while checking in at the 94th percentile.Adam Thielen profiles as one of the most reliable receivers in the league, catching a stellar 76.0% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) since the start of last season, checking in at the 99th percentile among wide receivers.
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