The Buccaneers are a 3.5-point underdog in this week’s game, likely leading to a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 68.8% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 4th-most plays run among all games this week at 134.4 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have called the most plays in the NFL this year, averaging a colossal 63.9 plays per game.
The Cincinnati Bengals pass defense has surrendered the 6th-highest Completion% in the league (77.9%) vs. tight ends this year (77.9%).
Cons
The Cincinnati Bengals linebackers grade out as the 3rd-best collection of LBs in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line has afforded their QB a measly 2.30 seconds before the pass (2nd-worst in football since the start of last season), which has a harmful effect on all passing game metrics across the board.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have utilized play action on a lowly 17.2% of their passing plays since the start of last season (2nd-least in the league), creating a more one-dimensional offense that hurts passing production.