The Buccaneers are a big 9.5-point favorite this week, which points towards an extreme rushing game script.Tom Brady has thrown a mere 0.18 interceptions per game this year, checking in at the 94th percentile among QBs.The Pittsburgh Steelers have intercepted 1.40 targets per game this year, grading out as the 3rd-best defense in the NFL by this standard.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers O-line has allowed their quarterback just 2.30 seconds before the pass (2nd-worst in the NFL since the start of last season), which has a negative impact on all pass game metrics across the board.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have used play action on just 17.2% of their dropbacks since the start of last season (least in the league), which ultimately hampers passing efficiency.
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