THE BLITZ projects this game to see the lowest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 133.0 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have called the 2nd-most plays in football this year, averaging a monstrous 62.9 plays per game.The weatherman calls for 12-mph wind in this game. High wind typically means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and lessened passing efficiency.Julio Jones has accrued far more air yards this season (71.0 per game) than he did last season (58.0 per game).The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line profiles as the best in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a positive effect on all air attack metrics across the board.
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