The Carolina Panthers will have a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 6.5% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context).The Panthers are a 4.5-point underdog in this game, likely leading to a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Carolina Panthers as the 10th-quickest paced defense in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the moment, leading opposing offenses to average 27.52 seconds per snap.The forecast calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency.THE BLITZ projects Hayden Hurst to accrue 5.1 targets this week, on average, placing him in the 86th percentile among tight ends.
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