At a -3-point disadvantage, the Buccaneers are underdogs in this week's game, indicating more of a reliance on moving the ball through the air than their standard game plan.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 43.6 pass attempts per game versus the Detroit Lions defense this year: most in the NFL.In regards to pocket protection (and the positive effect it has on all pass attack metrics), the offensive line of the Buccaneers profiles as the 8th-best in the league this year.Baker Mayfield's 68.9% Adjusted Completion% this season marks a a significant progression in his throwing accuracy over last season's 63.1% figure.With a fantastic rate of 1.75 per game (79th percentile), Baker Mayfield stands among the leading touchdown throwers in football this year.
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