At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs this week, implying more of an emphasis on throwing than their standard approach.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.This year, the deficient Arizona Cardinals defense has given up a whopping 75.5% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing quarterbacks: the 2nd-largest rate in the league.As it relates to linebackers in defending receivers, Arizona's group of LBs has been atrocious this year, ranking as the 3rd-worst in the league.
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