The predictive model expects the Panthers offense to tilt 5.1% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context) with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown now calling the plays.
The Panthers are a massive 14-point underdog in this week’s contest, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.
Our trusted projections expect the Panthers as the 6th-most pass-centric team on the slate this week with a 61.4% pass rate, based on their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.
Adam Thielen’s 83.0 adjusted yards per game through the air this season reflects a a substantial boost in his pass-catching ability over last season’s 47.0 mark.
This year, the shaky Dolphins pass defense has yielded a massive 73.3% Adjusted Completion Rate vs. opposing WRs: the 4th-highest rate in the NFL.
Cons
Based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Carolina Panthers are projected by the model to call only 62.9 plays on offense in this game: the 7th-fewest on the slate this week.
The the Carolina Panthers O-line ranks as the 2nd-worst in the league this year in pass protection, which has a harmful effect on all passing attack stats across the board.
The Dolphins safeties grade out as the best unit in the NFL this year in defending receivers.