With a 6.5-point advantage, the Buccaneers are favored this week, implying more of a focus on rushing than their typical game plan.Given their underlying traits and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to pass on 55.8% of their plays: the 11th-lowest frequency on the slate this week.Accounting for their underlying propensities and game dynamics, the Buccaneers are predicted by the model to run just 63.7 offensive plays in this contest: the 7th-fewest among all teams this week.After averaging 118.0 air yards per game last year, Mike Evans has regressed heavily this year, currently pacing 76.0 per game.Mike Evans's 57.0 adjusted yards per game on passes this season reflects a significant decrease in his receiving ability over last season's 68.0 figure.
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