At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this game, indicating more of a reliance on passing than their typical approach.The New England Patriots pass defense has allowed the 8th-highest Adjusted Completion% in the league (68%) versus WRs since the start of last season (68.0%).The Patriots pass defense has exhibited weak efficiency vs. wideouts since the start of last season, conceding 8.63 adjusted yards-per-target to the position: the 8th-most in football.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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