The Carolina Panthers boast a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 1.8% more towards passing than it did last year (adjusted for context).The Panthers are an enormous 13-point underdog in this week's game, likely creating an extreme passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Carolina Panthers as the 8th-most pass-centric team among all teams this week with a 62.1% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 38.6 pass attempts per game vs. the Baltimore Ravens defense this year: 3rd-most in the league.The Baltimore Ravens have stacked the box versus opponents on 18.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-most in the league. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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