THE BLITZ projects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the least run-centric team on the slate this week with a 31.9% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The forecast calls for 2-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers O-line grades out as the 7th-worst in football this year at blocking for the run game.Rachaad White's rushing effectiveness (2.94 yards per carry) has been some of the worst in the league this year (19th percentile among running backs).Rachaad White has been among the worst RBs in the NFL at picking up extra running yardage, averaging a lowly 1.85 yards-after-contact this year while ranking in the 16th percentile.
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