The weatherman calls for 13-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and increased run volume) and decreased passing effectiveness.Courtland Sutton has been among the most hard-handed receivers in the NFL, hauling in a mere 57.6% of balls thrown his way this year, ranking in the 11th percentile among WRsThe Carolina Panthers pass defense has been quite strong when opposing wideouts have gotten into space, yielding an average of 4.06 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 3rd-least in the NFL.The Carolina Panthers defensive front has gotten pressure on opposing QBs a measly 2.31 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the best in football since the start of last season.The Denver Broncos have gone no-huddle on a measly 3.8% of their play-calls outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (8th-least in the NFL). This slows down the pace, resulting in less volume and stat-padding.
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