Buccaneers: How Do You Stop a Problem Like Justin Houston?
Short Passing Attack
In order to stop the likes of Justin Houston and his comrades, you have to take the game out of their hands. The Chiefs are in the bottom third of the league in run defense and the Buccaneers have a healthy Doug Martin back. It should come as no surprise that the offense will go through Martin.
However, the Bucs have to find a way to use the passing game to keep the defense honest and this offensive line does not match up well in pass protection against the Chiefs’ defense. In order for the Bucs to have success throwing the ball they can’t rely – at all – on the deep ball.
Winston will have to move the sticks with short, quick passes that won’t allow the defensive line enough time to get to him. The short passing game can also neutralize Eric Berry, not allowing him time to get to Evans and make plays on the ball.
The Bucs’ success will rest squarely on the shoulders of Doug Martin and Adam Humphries in this one.