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.Arizona's defense ranks as the 9th-worst in football this year as it relates to inducing interceptions, totaling a mere 0.53 per game.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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