With a 11.5-point advantage, the Cowboys are heavily favored in this game, indicating much more of a reliance on rushing than their usual game plan.The leading projections forecast the Dallas Cowboys to be the 7th-least pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 55.0% pass rate, accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.Opposing QBs teams have been hesitant to lean on the pass against the Panthers, averaging the 3rd-fewest attempts in football (a lowly 29.9 per game) this year.Jake Ferguson's possession skills have declined this year, with his Adjusted Catch Rate decreasing from 84.5% to 75.4%.This year, the tough Carolina Panthers defense has yielded a meager 36.0 adjusted receiving yards per game to opposing TEs: the 5th-fewest in the NFL.
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