The Buccaneers are a 3.5-point favorite this week, indicating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 2nd-most plays run among all games this week at 135.3 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have called the 2nd-most plays in football this year, averaging a monstrous 63.2 plays per game.
The weather report calls for 12-mph wind in this game. High wind usually means lower pass volume (and increased run volume) and worse passing efficiency.
The Cleveland Browns defense has had the 3rd-worst efficiency against opposing rushing attacks this year, conceding 5.40 yards-per-carry.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 3rd-least run-centric team on the slate this week with a 36.3% run rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line ranks as the 10th-worst in the NFL this year in run blocking.