The Buccaneers actually ran the ball consistently against the Seahawks and came away with a solid result, 161 yards rushing, a huge spike in their lousy time of possession stats, their best 3rd down conversion figures of the year, not to mention a victory. Let us hope that they spent the bye week refining their running game, taking some of the load off their aging QB. The Browns' defense struggles in most categories, including against the run, allowing 135 yards average in their L3 games and a very high 171 yards in Week 11. Add on 5.3 yards allowed per rush attempt in recent games. They haven't been much better against the pass, allowing a 111 average passer rating as well as 27 points against in their last 3 games.
On offense, the Browns moved away from their potent run game last week, running on just 38% of their plays, but we can expect to see more of Chubb and Hunt this week. Tampa's defense is solid against the run. It was likely a one-off, but they limited Seattle to just 39 rush yards in their last game. This is likely Browns' QB Brissett's final game. He has had 2 solid performances in his last two weeks, culminating in a 116 passer rating. The BucS' defense is tough on passers, limiting yards and yards per attempt. They are also pretty formidable in passer pressure,and 3rd in sack %.
Can the Buccaneers turn their season around? Week 12 would be a very good time to start. The Browns defense gives up 27 points on average per game. Tampa's offense is showing signs of life recently, giving them something to build on. Look for a more balanced attack from the Buccaneers, more of their stout defense, and enough Brady-driven offense to win and cover. It really is now or "not this season" for Tampa Bay.