The Seahawks are a 3.5-point favorite in this game, indicating a rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects Geno Smith to garner 4.8 carries in this week's game, on average: the 7th-most of all QBs.THE BLITZ projects Geno Smith to be a more integral piece of his team's rushing attack this week (17.9% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (7.7% in games he has played).Opposing teams have rushed for the 7th-most yards in the NFL (138 per game) against the Carolina Panthers defense this year.The Seattle Seahawks have faced a stacked the box on a measly 11.5% of their plays since the start of last season, 4th-least in the NFL. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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