The model projects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be the 8th-least run-focused offense among all teams this week with a 38.5% run rate, given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.The 9th-smallest volume of plays in football have been run by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this year (just 56.7 per game on average).This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line ranks as the 5th-worst in football last year at blocking for the run game.This year, the poor Texans run defense has surrendered a colossal 3.57 adjusted yards-per-carry (YPC) to opposing offenses: the 30th-biggest rate in the NFL.
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