At a -7-point disadvantage, the Panthers are enormous underdogs in this game, implying much more of a focus on passing than their standard game plan.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 37.5 pass attempts per game against the New Orleans Saints defense this year: 5th-most in the league.With a high 9.4% Target Share (76th percentile) this year, Miles Sanders ranks among the pass-catching RBs with the highest volume in the NFL.Miles Sanders's 83.9% Adjusted Catch% this year signifies a significant gain in his pass-catching proficiency over last year's 71.1% mark.The Saints linebackers profile as the 10th-worst unit in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.
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