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This week's spread implies a passing game script for the Buccaneers, who are -6.5-point underdogs.At the present time, the 10th-most pass-heavy team in football (62.2% in a neutral context) according to the model is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Sterling Shepard has been used less as a potential target this season (74.3% Route Participation Rate in games he has been on the field) than he did last season (62.9%).The Buccaneers O-line ranks as the 9th-best in football this year in pass protection, which has a strong impact on all passing offense statistics across the board.Sterling Shepard's 76.3% Adjusted Catch Rate this year signifies a substantial growth in his pass-catching prowess over last year's 64.3% mark.
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