At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this game, indicating more of a reliance on passing than their typical approach.At the moment, the 4th-most pass-focused offense in football near the goal line (60.7% adjusted for context) according to the model is the Carolina Panthers.With an impressive rate of 0.50 per game through the air (93rd percentile), Hunter Renfrow ranks among the best receiving touchdown-scorers in football among wide receivers this year.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%).Since the start of last season, the anemic New England Patriots defense has given up a massive 1.00 receiving touchdowns per game to opposing wideouts: the 10th-biggest rate in the NFL.
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