At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this week's game, indicating more of an emphasis on throwing than their typical game plan.Given the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this game is anticipated by the projections to have 130.5 offensive plays run: the 2nd-most on the slate this week.Andy Dalton's 63.7% Adjusted Completion% this year shows an impressive gain in his throwing accuracy over last year's 56.2% figure.The Chicago Bears defense has not been good when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 5.45 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season: the 9th-most in the NFL.
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