Key Killer Stat Matchup

Statistically Carolina Panthers are in this Super Bowl all the way.

On our Killer Stat, Yards per Pass Attempt, with the Panthers' offense facing the Patriots' pass D, the Pats have a 4-point edge (based on 20-week averages).

Yards per Pass Att Carolina Panthers 2003 through Week 17

But in the 3 playoff games the Panthers have earned 8+ yards per toss. Has Coach Fox played foxy and kept his cards close to his vest?

Let's remember 8 yards per toss is an automatic Super Bowl invite and here they are.

Pats Coach Bill Belichick won this game two years ago with superior pass D vs the league-leading Rams' pass offense.

Can the powerful Panther performance stay on track? Not only did the Patriots pass D lead the league they were getting stronger as the season progressed and almost completely shut down Colts QB Manning with 4 yards per toss.

Opp Yds per Pass Att New England Patriots 2003 through Week 17

Once again, Lets say this will be one great game. And a great coach vs coach contest.

Bud Goode and Bill Sanders

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