Carolina @ Atlanta Picks & Props

At a -4.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this week's game, suggesting more of an emphasis on moving the ball through the air than their standard game plan. The pass attacks of both teams (as it relates to both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while run volume may drop-off. The Panthers offensive line profiles as the 9th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all pass game metrics across the board.

The pass attacks of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (as in zero wind) inside this dome, while ground volume may decline. Kyle Pitts has been a key part of his team's passing offense near the end zone, posting a Red Zone Target Share of 16.7% this year, which ranks in the 82nd percentile among tight ends. Kyle Pitts has posted significantly more air yards this year (47.0 per game) than he did last year (36.0 per game). Kyle Pitts's 45.1 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that assesses high-value offensive usage) has been notably higher this year than it was last year at 30.4. In regards to protecting the quarterback (and the strong effect it has on all air attack metrics), the O-line of the Falcons ranks as the 8th-best in the NFL this year.

At a -4.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this week's game, suggesting more of an emphasis on moving the ball through the air than their standard game plan. The pass attacks of both teams (as it relates to both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while run volume may drop-off. The Panthers offensive line profiles as the 9th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all pass game metrics across the board.

The pass attacks of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (as in zero wind) inside this dome, while ground volume may decline. Drake London has put up a massive 100.0 air yards per game this year: 92nd percentile among WRs. Drake London slots into the 98th percentile when it comes to WR WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that assesses high-value offensive involvement) with an astounding 75.6 figure this year. In regards to protecting the quarterback (and the strong effect it has on all air attack metrics), the O-line of the Falcons ranks as the 8th-best in the NFL this year. With an outstanding ratio of 0.67 per game through the air (97th percentile), Drake London rates as one of the leading receiving TD-scorers in the NFL when it comes to WRs this year.

The pass attacks of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (as in zero wind) inside this dome, while ground volume may decline. In regards to air yards, Bijan Robinson ranks in the lofty 95th percentile among RBs this year, accumulating a superb 7.0 per game. (considering most of their targets come behind the line of scrimmage, that is much more notable than it sounds since most RBs have negative air yards). Bijan Robinson's 30.8 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that weighs high-value offensive volume) has been significantly higher this year than it was last year at 21.9. In regards to protecting the quarterback (and the strong effect it has on all air attack metrics), the O-line of the Falcons ranks as the 8th-best in the NFL this year. With an exceptional rate of 0.20 per game through the air (89th percentile), Bijan Robinson ranks among the leading receiving TD-scorers in the league among RBs this year.

At a -4.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this week's game, suggesting more of an emphasis on moving the ball through the air than their standard game plan. The pass attacks of both teams (as it relates to both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while run volume may drop-off. While Rico Dowdle has been responsible for 4.0% of his offense's red zone targets in games he has played this year, the model projects him to be much more involved in Carolina's pass game near the goal line in this contest at 10.7%. The Panthers offensive line profiles as the 9th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all pass game metrics across the board. This year, the deficient Atlanta Falcons defense has surrendered a whopping 0.44 TDs through the air per game to opposing RBs: the biggest rate in the NFL.

The pass attacks of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (as in zero wind) inside this dome, while ground volume may decline. In regards to protecting the quarterback (and the strong effect it has on all air attack metrics), the O-line of the Falcons ranks as the 8th-best in the NFL this year. The Panthers defensive ends profile as the 5th-best collection of DEs in the NFL this year when it comes to stopping the run.

At a -4.5-point disadvantage, the Panthers are underdogs in this week's game, suggesting more of an emphasis on moving the ball through the air than their standard game plan. The pass attacks of both teams (as it relates to both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while run volume may drop-off. The Panthers offensive line profiles as the 9th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all pass game metrics across the board.