The leading projections forecast the Eagles to run the 8th-most offensive plays on the slate this week with 65.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The Philadelphia Eagles have run the 8th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, totaling a monstrous 60.1 plays per game.
The forecast calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing efficiency.
The leading projections forecast A.J. Brown to earn 8.5 targets in this week’s contest, on average, putting him in the 92nd percentile among wideouts.
A.J. Brown has notched a monstrous 104.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 97th percentile among wide receivers.
Cons
The Philadelphia Eagles boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, and the projections expect their pass/run mix to lean 1.9% more towards rushing than it did last season (adjusted for context).
The Eagles are a 5.5-point favorite in this week’s contest, indicating a rushing game script.
The leading projections forecast the Philadelphia Eagles to be the least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 52.5% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
A.J. Brown’s pass-catching efficiency has tailed off this year, totaling a measly 7.77 yards-per-target vs a 9.99 mark last year.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass defense has surrendered the 8th-lowest Completion% in the league (64.6%) to wide receivers since the start of last season (64.6%).