At a -3-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs this week, indicating more of a focus on moving the ball through the air than their usual game plan.Accounting for their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Carolina Panthers to pass on 61.3% of their plays: the 6th-highest rate among all teams this week.The Panthers rank as the 3rd-most pass-centric team in football near the goal line (adjusted for context) this year with a 67.3% red zone pass rate.Calm weather conditions (like the 3-mph wind being projected in this game) generally cause better passing efficiency, higher TD potential, higher air attack volume, and reduced ground volume.Andy Dalton's 65.5% Adjusted Completion% this year indicates a meaningful boost in his passing precision over last year's 56.2% mark.
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