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At a -5.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this game, indicating more of a reliance on passing than their typical approach.At the moment, the 4th-most pass-focused offense in football near the goal line (60.7% adjusted for context) according to the model is the Carolina Panthers.The New England Patriots pass defense has allowed the 8th-highest Adjusted Completion% in the league (68%) versus WRs since the start of last season (68.0%).Since the start of last season, the anemic New England Patriots defense has given up a massive 1.00 receiving touchdowns per game to opposing wideouts: the 10th-biggest rate in the NFL.The New England cornerbacks project as the 3rd-worst unit in the league since the start of last season in covering pass-catchers.
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