Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3 bold predictions against the LA Rams

Antonio Brown goes over 100 yards receiving

Even with the dominant defense for the Rams, this matchup often ends in a shootout. Both teams have good defenses, but the offenses usually define their identities. At the end of the day, these teams live and die by their offensive success, and the Bucs need to get back to their prowess throwing the football.

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Tom Brady has struggled to stick to a single target as a favorite so far in Tampa Bay, but it is clear that he has a very close connection with Antonio Brown. In the past two weeks with the Buccaneers, Brown has received 13 targets, and it’s safe to assume that the increase in opportunities will go up this week.

The Rams’ secondary is excellent, and they will be forced to key in on Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Rob Gronkowski. If any of these three players aren’t specifically planned for, that is a recipe for disaster for any defense. The addition of AB is simply unfair.

Even if the Rams can prepare for the Buccaneers’ top three weapons, Brown will still be open in a better situation, and this should be where Brady looks often.

If Tampa Bay can create scenarios where Brown is left alone in single coverage, Brady and Brown should have a field day against the Rams, where Brown could solidify himself as Brady’s new favorite receiver.