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At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this game, indicating more of a reliance on passing than their typical approach.At the moment, the 4th-most pass-focused offense in football near the goal line (60.7% adjusted for context) according to the model is the Carolina Panthers.In throwing a staggering 29.3 pass attempts per game this year, Bryce Young ranks among the top quarterbacks in the league (78th percentile) in this statistic.Since the start of last season, the weak New England Patriots defense has surrendered a whopping 1.60 passing touchdowns per game to opposing offenses: the 8th-largest rate in the league.The New England cornerbacks project as the 3rd-worst unit in the league since the start of last season in covering pass-catchers.
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