The model projects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive blueprint to lean 3.9% more towards the rushing attack than it did last season (context-neutralized) with offensive coordinator Dave Canales now calling the plays.
Given their underlying traits and game dynamics, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are predicted by the model to call 65.4 total plays in this contest: the 8th-most among all teams this week.
Our trusted projections expect Rachaad White to accumulate 14.4 carries in this week’s contest, on average, placing him in the 83rd percentile when it comes to RBs.
Rachaad White has been a more integral piece of his offense’s run game this year (55.8% Carry Share in games he has played) than he was last year (33.7%).
Rachaad White’s 43.0 adjusted yards per game on the ground this year signifies a noteable progression in his rushing skills over last year’s 30.0 rate.
Cons
The model projects the Buccaneers to be the 8th-least run-heavy team among all teams this week with a 38.5% run rate, accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.
The 9th-smallest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Buccaneers this year (just 56.7 per game on average).
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
When talking about blocking for ball-carriers (and the impact it has on all ground game statistics), the offensive line of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers profiles as the 5th-worst in the NFL last year.
The Houston Texans defense has produced the 3rd-best efficiency against opposing rushing attacks this year, conceding just 3.57 adjusted yards-per-carry (YPC).