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.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 38.6 pass attempts per game vs. the Baltimore Ravens defense this year: 3rd-most in the league.The Carolina Panthers offensive line profiles as the best in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong effect on all pass game stats across the board.Opposing QBs have thrown for the 2nd-most yards in the league (283.0 per game) vs. the Baltimore Ravens defense this year.
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