At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs this week, implying more of an emphasis on throwing than their standard approach.Our trusted projections expect the Panthers to be the 7th-most pass-focused team in the league near the end zone (context-neutralized) right now with a 60.3% red zone pass rate.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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