With a 11.5-point advantage, the Cowboys are heavily favored in this game, indicating much more of a reliance on rushing than their usual game plan.The leading projections forecast the Dallas Cowboys to be the 7th-least pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 55.0% pass rate, accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.Opposing QBs teams have been hesitant to lean on the pass against the Panthers, averaging the 3rd-fewest attempts in football (a lowly 29.9 per game) this year.Rico Dowdle has notched a paltry -2.0 air yards per game this year: a lowly 17th percentile when it comes to running backs.This year, the strong Panthers defense has surrendered a paltry 28.0 adjusted receiving yards per game vs. opposing RBs: the 8th-fewest in the league.
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