![]() They did last year and still do this year, ranking No. ![]() We know the Bucs have a strong run defense. The Saints are a bottom-five passing offense, and the Packers were without key receiving threats last week and rank as the No. The Cowboys were without receiving threats when Tampa Bay drew them in Week 1 (as they are still today). 1 easiest schedule of passing offenses and No. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense ranks No. Pick via FOX Sports Betting Expert Warren Sharp : PICK: Under 45.5 points scored by both teams combined at FOX Bet Is Godwin or Jones back? There are still too many unknowns for the Bucs offense. Mike Evans is back for the Bucs, but their offensive line will still feature at least two backups. They’ve finally found a pass rush and are so active in the back end with their speed and length. They are ranked ninth in efficiency through three weeks. Well, the Chiefs' defense might be the most improved single unit this season. When you’re down multiple offensive linemen and missing three of your top receiving options, you will score 12 points against a good Packers defense. The Bucs' injuries, along with Mike Evans' single-game suspension, have halted their offensive production. Tampa Bay's offense is ranked 27th in DVOA and has only scored 44 points on offense through three weeks. That allows the pass rush to heat up, and just like most quarterbacks, Mahomes will not be as crisp with pressure in his face. The Bucs' defense is ranked first in defensive DVOA after three weeks, and I fear they will turn the Chiefs into a one-dimensional team by taking away their ability to run. The Chiefs' offense scored 20 points against both the Chargers and Colts in the last two weeks while looking sluggish at times. On third down, he doesn’t have a go-to weapon yet. It's just that Mahomes doesn’t have a receiver he trusts when he breaks the pocket. It's not that the Chiefs can’t generate explosive passing plays. Who would have thought a matchup between the best quarterback of all time and the best current quarterback in the league would be about defense? But that's exactly what we will see on Sunday - a low-scoring defensive matchup.įor the Chiefs, we are seeing the effects of having no Tyreek Hill on the roster. Might as well jump on it early.Pick via FOX Sports NFL Analyst Geoff Schwartz : It’s unclear if he’ll play in Week 16, but if he doesn’t, we could see this line move a little. The Cardinals QB situation is a mess, with Colt McCoy dealing with the effects of a concussion. Moneyline: Bucs -190, Cardinals +160 December 13 Here’s a look at what the odds opened at and where they re-opened for Bucs vs. His status for Week 16 is up in the air and Trace McSorley would start if McCoy could not.ĭraftKings Sportsbook posted opening odds for this matchup earlier this week. The Cardinals lost 24-15 to the Broncos, but more importantly, lost quarterback Colt McCoy to a concussion. ![]() They remain in first place in the NFC South, but at 6-8, they are keeping the door open for the three 5-9 squads behind them. The Bucs blew a 17-0 lead on Sunday and lost 34-23 to the Bengals. The Buccaneers and Cardinals will face off this coming week at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. The NFL is working through the Week 15 schedule, but in the meantime, we’ve got some early odds to get you ready for Week 16.
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