A rushing game script is suggested by the Commanders being a 3-point favorite in this game.The predictive model expects the Commanders to be the 2nd-most run-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 49.2% run rate, given their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.Our trusted projections expect the Washington Commanders to run the 6th-most offensive plays on the slate this week with 66.4 plays, accounting for their underlying traits and game dynamics.Austin Ekeler's rushing effectiveness has improved this year, compiling 6.50 adjusted yards-per-carry compared to just 3.45 mark last year.This year, the poor Carolina Panthers run defense has given up a monstrous 171.0 adjusted rushing yards per game to opposing squads: the most in football.
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