At a -4-point disadvantage, the Buccaneers are underdogs in this week's game, implying more of a focus on passing than their typical approach.Given their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Buccaneers to pass on 62.5% of their downs: the 4th-greatest rate on the slate this week.The Ravens defense has been a notorious pass funnel this year, allowing opposing offenses to attempt the 4th-most passes in the league (40.5 per game) this year.In this week's contest, Mike Evans is projected by the model to find himself in the 90th percentile when it comes to wide receivers with 8.4 targets.Mike Evans ranks in the 89th percentile among wide receiver WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that assesses high-value offensive usage) with a massive 64.0 figure this year.
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