The Buccaneers are a 6.5-point underdog in this game, which points towards a passing game script.The predictive model expects the Buccaneers to be the 5th-most pass-focused offense in the NFL near the goal line (in a neutral context) at the present time with a 61.5% red zone pass rate.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.Baker Mayfield has been among the leading TD passers in football this year, averaging a remarkable 1.72 per game while ranking in the 84th percentile.This year, the anemic Detroit Lions defense has conceded a whopping 1.67 passing TDs per game to opposing quarterbacks: the biggest rate in the league.
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