The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, and the projections expect their pass/run mix to tilt 1.5% more towards rushing than it did last year (in a neutral context).The predictive model expects this game to see the 3rd-fewest plays run out of all the games this week at 125.6 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.Rachaad White has accumulated a paltry -6.0 air yards per game last year: just 2nd percentile among RBs.The Atlanta Falcons pass defense has displayed strong efficiency against running backs last year, conceding 5.52 adjusted yards-per-target to the position: the 5th-fewest in the league.Last year, the formidable Falcons pass defense has yielded the least yards-after-the-catch in the NFL to opposing RBs: a measly 4.8 YAC.
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