The predictive model expects the Panthers as the 8th-most run-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 45.6% run rate, accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.The Carolina Panthers have called the 6th-most plays in the NFL this year, averaging a massive 59.5 plays per game.Windy weather conditions (like the 13-mph being forecasted in this game) usually cause lessened passing effectiveness, lower pass volume, and increased run volume.The projections expect Rico Dowdle to notch 14.4 carries in this game, on average, ranking him in the 79th percentile when it comes to RBs.Rico Dowdle has received 50.6% of his team's carries this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile among running backs.
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