Seahawks @ Panthers Picks & Props

The Panthers are an enormous 7-point underdog in this week's contest, indicating an extreme passing game script. Opposing offenses have averaged 38.9 pass attempts per game versus the Seahawks defense this year: 4th-most in the NFL. In regards to pass protection (and the strong effect it has on all pass attack stats), the O-line of the Panthers profiles as the 10th-best in the league this year. The opposing side have rushed for the 2nd-fewest TDs in the NFL (0.53 per game) versus the Seattle Seahawks defense this year.

The Panthers pass defense has conceded the 4th-highest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (79.6%) to tight ends this year (79.6%).

The predictive model expects Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be a more integral piece of his team's pass attack near the goal line in this week's contest (33.1% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been this year (27.1% in games he has played). After accumulating 73.0 air yards per game last year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has posted big gains this year, currently pacing 110.0 per game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 87.8 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that calculates high-value offensive volume) has been notably higher this year than it was last year at 57.6. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is positioned as one of the best possession receivers in the NFL, hauling in a remarkable 75.2% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) this year, grading out in the 90th percentile among wide receivers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks in the 95th percentile among WRs as it relates to catching touchdowns this year, averaging a stellar 0.59 per game.

The Panthers are an enormous 7-point underdog in this week's contest, indicating an extreme passing game script. Opposing offenses have averaged 38.9 pass attempts per game versus the Seahawks defense this year: 4th-most in the NFL. Rico Dowdle's 14.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that assesses high-value offensive usage) puts him in the company of the best in football: 81st percentile for RBs. In regards to pass protection (and the strong effect it has on all pass attack stats), the O-line of the Panthers profiles as the 10th-best in the league this year. Rico Dowdle's receiving reliability have gotten better this year, with his Adjusted Completion% rising from 80.0% to 83.7%.

The Panthers are an enormous 7-point underdog in this week's contest, indicating an extreme passing game script. Opposing offenses have averaged 38.9 pass attempts per game versus the Seahawks defense this year: 4th-most in the NFL. In regards to pass protection (and the strong effect it has on all pass attack stats), the O-line of the Panthers profiles as the 10th-best in the league this year. The opposing side have rushed for the 2nd-fewest TDs in the NFL (0.53 per game) versus the Seattle Seahawks defense this year.

With a stellar 89.6% Adjusted Completion% (85th percentile) this year, Kenneth Walker III stands as one of the best possession receivers in the league when it comes to running backs.

The Panthers are an enormous 7-point underdog in this week's contest, indicating an extreme passing game script. Opposing offenses have averaged 38.9 pass attempts per game versus the Seahawks defense this year: 4th-most in the NFL. Bryce Young is not much of a runner and has accounted for a lowly 1.8% of his offense's rush attempts near the goal line this year, putting him in the 24th percentile among quarterbacks. In regards to pass protection (and the strong effect it has on all pass attack stats), the O-line of the Panthers profiles as the 10th-best in the league this year. The opposing side have rushed for the 2nd-fewest TDs in the NFL (0.53 per game) versus the Seattle Seahawks defense this year.

Sam Darnold is not a mobile quarterback and has accounted for just 0.0% of his team's rush attempts near the end zone this year, putting him in the 2nd percentile among QBs. With a terrific 67.6% Adjusted Completion% (81st percentile) this year, Sam Darnold stands as one of the most accurate QBs in the NFL. With a lousy ratio of only 0.00 touchdowns on the ground per game (3rd percentile), Sam Darnold has been among the bottom rushing quarterbacks in football this year.