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.
Hayden Hurst has been among the leading TE receiving threats since the start of last season, averaging a stellar 33.0 yards per game while checking in at the 83rd percentile.
The Seattle Seahawks defense has yielded the most receiving yards per game in football (72.0) vs. tight ends since the start of last season.
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.