The Panthers are a 6-point underdog in this week's contest, likely creating a passing game script.The weather report calls for 1-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.D.J. Moore has been an integral part of his team's passing attack near the goal line, earning a Red Zone Target Share of 20.0% this year, which ranks him in the 81st percentile among wideouts.The Carolina Panthers offensive line profiles as the 6th-best in the NFL this year in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all pass game statistics across the board.The Carolina Panthers have gone up against a stacked the box on 19.7% of their plays since the start of last season, 6th-most in the NFL. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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