The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ victory over Green Bay Packers in Week 6 was one of the most dominant performances by a team all season. The Bucs came down 10-0 before beating the Packers 38-0 over the next two quarters.
The question that goes into the NFC championship game on Sunday is: how much does the game matter? Will the Bucs be able to convey the tactics they use? Or was it more of a one-time game?
Below is an in-depth look at how the teams play and how they match.
When the Packers run the ball
The Packers’ top-ranked tackle is based on game action, but that doesn’t mean Matt LaFleur felt the need to determine the run. Due to early decline in score-neutral situations, Green Bay is ninth in terms of pass rate.
However, if the Packers run the ball, it is effective. The force measurement is force upon force. The Bucs all had the league’s best running defense …