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Mark Zinno

Mark Zinno

(473) Washington Commanders at (474) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Event:
(473) Washington Commanders at (474) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sport/League:
NFL
Date/Time:
September 8, 2024 4PM EDT
Play Rating:
4%
Odds:
-110
Play:
4% – Washington Commanders +3.5 (-110)
Result:
Loss
Analysis

The Commanders face the Bucs in Tampa. I think the Bucs are primed for regression as is Baker Mayfield. Commanders new head coach Dan Quinn has a reputation for turning around defenses quickly and I expect that he will give a shot of life to this Washington defense. Also, the Bucs weren't a terribly good offense last year finishing bottom 10 in total offense and dead last in rushing yards per game. Quinn should be able to exploit that. But I am more backing this Washington offense. I know that rookie QBs in their first game on the road, haven't fared well. But Jayden Daniels looks to be a special player and his dual threat abilites will give the Bucs defense fits. Tampa was bottom five in pass defense last season and the Commanders have a good receiving corp and now Austin Ekeler coming out of the backfield in the passing game. Baker Mayfield is 14-26-1 (35.4%) as a favorite in his career. I'll even sprinkle a little on the money line here for the Commanders. 

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