2 Jamaal Williams is averaging 27.0 rushing yards per game. “That’s one thing we’re always stressing is just playing with good body position. Davis, who ranked second in the NFL in passes defensed last season, is the Buccaneers’ top corner and his absence would be a major blow. “We usually do some extra meetings toward the end of the week to make sure everybody's caught up on the plan. His touchdown-to-interception ratio — he basically doesn’t throw interceptions and throws a lot of touchdowns. Free safety Jordan Whitehead is a hard hitter who was limited all week with a knee injury. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson breaks loose in Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary for a 39-yard catch and run from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Even more impressive, though, is Jones currently leads the NFL in yards after contact with 221. 2021 NFL Draft Targets Giants Fans Should Watch On 10/3, 2021 NFL Draft: 5 Most Likely No. “We’re hopeful. And of that group, Green Bay has the largest point differential at plus-51. Preston Smith has been asked to play more coverage than in 2019, but his lack of pressure should be a concern. New Orleans’ magnificent Alvin Kamara managed just 16 yards on 12 carries in Week 1 (1.3 average). Tampa Bay left cornerback Carlton Davis (abdomen) is questionable for the game. Last week, Chicago managed just 35 rushing yards on 14 carries (2.5), even though Vea suffered a broken leg in that game. But the Buccaneers defense was able to hold their bend-but-don’t-break mentality long enough for things to turn in their favor, and when it did, they stayed in attack mode all game and never gave Rodgers the chance to make it look easy. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Nose tackle Vita Vea suffered a broken leg last week, but Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a solid backup who was already playing 38% of the snaps. Wide Receiver Prospects: Stop Running 3-Cones, Draft Dudes - The Le'Veon Bell Saga & Revisiting Summer Record Predictions, Draft Dudes - 2020 CFB Bets Against The Spread: Week 7, Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire: Add These Players, Fantasy Football: 20 Thoughts Recapping Week 6, Very Early Week 7 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings, By: This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Tampa Bay Buccaneers or NFL Properties LLC. 1 in yards allowed per carry at 2.7. It’s a long season ahead, it’s a lot of rushing ahead and it’s a lot of big plays to be made ahead. 2 in total offense (445.5). “You see them flying around the field. Green Bay expects No. Throwing the safeties in there, Jordan Whitehead was talked about by outsiders as a replacement-level player, Mike Edwards was only a spot starter before this season, and Antoine Winfield Jr. hadn’t played a snap yet. You see him, he’s getting ready to get tackled in the backfield and spinning off tackles and all that kind of stuff, and gaining seven, eight yards.”. By: Luke Easterling. Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (groin) has played just 6% of the defensive snaps this year, but is expected back. Despite a bevy of injuries to the Tampa Bay offense, Brady has thrown 12 touchdowns, four interceptions, is completing 64.3% of his passes and has a 96.8 passer rating. Punter Bradley Pinion is off to a terrific start, with a gross average of 46.7 and a net of 43.0. Ends Ndamukong Suh (two sacks, three tackles for loss) and William Gholston (two sacks, four tackles for loss) are a pair of veterans who are extremely tough to dislodge.