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 BLITZ projects Rachaad White to be a more integral piece of his team’s rushing attack this week (55.8% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (34.0% in games he has played).
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have gone no-huddle on 12.7% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (8th-most in football). This quickens the pace, leading to more volume and stat accumulation.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have incorporated motion in their offense on 45.6% of their play-calls since the start of last season (10th-most in the league), which usually keeps the defense guessing and improves offensive efficiency.
Cons
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 as the least run-oriented team on the slate this week with a 31.2% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense has had the 6th-best efficiency against opposing run games this year, giving up just 4.24 yards-per-carry.
The Cincinnati Bengals safeties grade out as the 9th-best group of safeties in the NFL this year in regard to defending the run.