At the present time, the 8th-least pass-heavy team in the NFL (57.6% context-neutralized) according to the projection model is the Carolina Panthers.Based on their underlying propensities and game dynamics, the Carolina Panthers are expected by our trusted projection set to call just 61.3 total plays in this contest: the 4th-fewest on the slate this week.Opposing teams teams have been hesitant to lean on the pass against the Bengals, totaling the 7th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a mere 31.7 per game) since the start of last season.In regards to pocket protection (and the effect it has on all passing game stats), the offensive line of the Panthers grades out as the worst in the NFL since the start of last season.The Bengals linebackers project as the 4th-best group of LBs in the NFL since the start of last season in defending receivers.
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