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The Panthers are a heavy 7-point underdog in this week's game, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.The model projects the Panthers to be the 6th-most pass-heavy offense in the league near the end zone (in a neutral context) at the moment with a 60.2% red zone pass rate.The Carolina offensive line profiles as the 10th-best in the league this year in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all air attack statistics across the board.This year, the anemic Buccaneers pass defense has yielded a whopping 78.1% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing tight ends: the 8th-biggest rate in the league.The Buccaneers defense has conceded the 2nd-most touchdowns through the air in the NFL to TEs: 0.69 per game this year.
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