The Bears are a 3-point favorite in this week's game, indicating a rushing game script.The model projects the Chicago Bears to be the most run-centric team on the slate this week with a 52.7% run rate, accounting for their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.The Bears O-line profiles as the 9th-best in the NFL last year at blocking for the run game.This year, the feeble Carolina Panthers run defense has surrendered a whopping 147.0 adjusted rushing yards per game to opposing offenses: the 2nd-most in football.When it comes to the safeties' role in run defense, Carolina's safety corps has been lousy this year, profiling as the 4th-worst in the NFL. in the NFL.
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