THE BLITZ projects the Carolina Panthers offense to be the 2nd-fastest paced team in the league (in a neutral context) at the moment, averaging 26.28 seconds per play.
THE BLITZ projects Christian McCaffrey to accumulate 16.9 rush attempts in this game, on average, putting him in the 91st percentile among RBs.
Christian McCaffrey has been much more involved in his team’s run game this season (74.4% Carry Share in games he has played) than he was last season (62.9%).
The Carolina Panthers offensive line grades out as the 9th-best in the league this year in run blocking.
Christian McCaffrey has generated 63.0 yards per game on the ground this year, one of the largest marks in the NFL among running backs (83rd percentile).
Cons
The Carolina Panthers will be forced to use backup quarterback P.J. Walker this week, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
The Carolina Panthers boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 1.8% more towards passing than it did last season (in a neutral context).
The Panthers are a huge 10-point underdog this week, likely creating an extreme passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Carolina Panthers to be the 3rd-least run-heavy offense on the slate this week with a 35.8% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The forecast calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.