THE BLITZ projects the Panthers to call the least plays on offense among all teams this week with 62.5 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Carolina Panthers have run the 3rd-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a lowly 52.2 plays per game.Opposing offenses have averaged 33.8 pass attempts per game vs. the San Francisco 49ers defense this year: 10th-least in the NFL.Ian Thomas's possession skills have tailed off this year, with his Completion% decreasing from 64.8% to 51.0%.Ian Thomas's receiving effectiveness has worsened this season, totaling just 5.35 yards-per-target vs a 6.53 rate last season.
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