With a 6.5-point advantage, the Buccaneers are favored this week, implying more of a focus on rushing than their typical game plan.Baker Mayfield has rushed for quite a few more yards per game (18.0) this season than he did last season (10.0).Baker Mayfield's running efficiency has gotten a boost this year, totaling 5.78 adjusted yards-per-carry vs a measly 4.16 mark last year.With an outstanding total of 2.64 yards-after-contact (92nd percentile), Baker Mayfield places among the leading running QBs in the league this year.This year, the deficient Panthers run defense has been torched for a colossal 174.0 adjusted rushing yards per game to opposing teams: the worst in football.
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