Carolina @ New Orleans props

At the present time, the 2nd-least pass-focused offense in the league (56.7% adjusted for context) according to the predictive model is the Panthers. The Panthers offensive line profiles as the 3rd-worst in the NFL last year in protecting the passer, which has a negative effect on all air attack statistics across the board. The Saints pass defense has surrendered the 3rd-lowest Adjusted Completion% in football (59%) versus wideouts last year (59.0%). When it comes to safeties in covering receivers, New Orleans's safety corps has been exceptional last year, grading out as the 4th-best in football.

A running game script is indicated by the Saints being a 5-point favorite in this week's contest. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 27.9 pass attempts per game vs. the Carolina Panthers defense last year: fewest in the league. The New Orleans Saints O-line profiles as the 5th-worst in the league last year in pass protection, which has a harmful influence on all pass attack statistics across the board. When it comes to linebackers pass-rushing, Carolina's LB corps has been great last year, profiling as the 3rd-best in football.

A running game script is indicated by the Saints being a 5-point favorite in this week's contest. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 27.9 pass attempts per game vs. the Carolina Panthers defense last year: fewest in the league. The New Orleans Saints O-line profiles as the 5th-worst in the league last year in pass protection, which has a harmful influence on all pass attack statistics across the board. The Carolina Panthers pass defense has conceded the 5th-lowest Adjusted Completion% in football (75%) vs. RBs last year (75.0%). When it comes to linebackers pass-rushing, Carolina's LB corps has been great last year, profiling as the 3rd-best in football.

At the present time, the 2nd-least pass-focused offense in the league (56.7% adjusted for context) according to the predictive model is the Panthers. The Panthers offensive line profiles as the 3rd-worst in the NFL last year in protecting the passer, which has a negative effect on all air attack statistics across the board. The New Orleans Saints pass defense has conceded the lowest Adjusted Completion% in the league (67.8%) to tight ends last year (67.8%). When it comes to safeties in covering receivers, New Orleans's safety corps has been exceptional last year, grading out as the 4th-best in football.

A throwing game script is indicated by the Panthers being a -5-point underdog in this week's contest. The predictive model expects this game to see the 5th-largest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 131.3 plays, given the traits of each team and game dynamics. The Carolina Panthers have called the 2nd-most plays in the league last year, totaling a staggering 61.2 plays per game. This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency. With a stellar 89.0% Adjusted Catch% (91st percentile) last year, Chuba Hubbard has been as one of the best possession receivers in football when it comes to RBs.