At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs this week, implying more of an emphasis on throwing than their standard approach.Accounting for their underlying propensities and game dynamics, the Carolina Panthers are forecasted by our trusted projection set to run only 63.8 offensive plays in this contest: the 7th-fewest among all teams this week.The Carolina Panthers have run the 3rd-fewest plays in the NFL this year, totaling just 54.4 plays per game.The passing offenses of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) stand to benefit from the calm weather conditions (4-mph wind) being predicted in this game, while run volume may fall-off.The leading projections forecast Bryce Young to earn 3.0 carries in this week's contest, on average: the 10th-fewest out of all quarterbacks.
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