The Carolina Panthers boast a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 6.5% more towards passing than it did last year (context-neutralized).
The Panthers are a 4.5-point underdog this week, likely creating a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Carolina Panthers to be the 10th-fastest paced defense in football (adjusted for context) at the present time, causing opposing offenses to average 27.52 seconds per play.
The weatherman calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.
Adam Thielen has run a route on 90.9% of his team’s passing plays since the start of last season, placing him in the 88th percentile among wideouts.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Carolina Panthers to be the 10th-least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 55.4% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
Adam Thielen has been among the worst wide receivers in the league at picking up extra yardage, averaging a measly 2.16 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while grading out in the 14th percentile.
The Seattle Seahawks defense has given up the 2nd-least receiving yards per game in the league (just 122.0) versus WRs since the start of last season.
The Seattle Seahawks pass defense has exhibited strong efficiency vs. wide receivers since the start of last season, allowing 7.57 yards-per-target to the position: the 5th-least in the NFL.