The projections expect the Houston Texans offensive gameplan to lean 2.1% more towards running than it did last year (context-neutralized) with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik now calling the plays.With a 3.5-point advantage, the Texans are favored in this week's contest, indicating more of a reliance on running than their standard game plan.Given their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Houston Texans to pass on 53.0% of their opportunities: the 5th-lowest rate among all teams this week.Opposing QBs have averaged 31.0 pass attempts per game vs. the Carolina Panthers defense this year: 3rd-fewest in football.Noah Brown has been one of the worst possession receivers in football, catching a measly 61.8% of passes thrown his way (adjusted for context) since the start of last season, ranking in the 19th percentile among WRs
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