The Panthers boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and The leading projections forecast their pass/run mix to tilt 5.9% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context).The Panthers are a 4.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely creating a passing game script.The Panthers have run the 4th-fewest plays in the league since the start of last season, totaling a lowly 54.9 plays per game.Miles Sanders's ground effectiveness has declined this season, compiling a mere 3.16 yards-per-carry vs a 4.84 rate last season.Miles Sanders has been among the bottom running backs in football at picking up extra rushing yardage, averaging a mere 2.22 yards-after-contact this year while ranking in the 22nd percentile.
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