The Ravens' defense is seventh in the NFL with 19 sacks. If Baltimore is going to contain a Buccaneers offense that's third in football in points per game (29.5), it needs to have Mayfield under Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3) Buccaneers quarterback Mayfield found Pro Bowl wide receiver Evans for a 25-yard touchdown on the opening drive, and the defense sacked Jackson twice on back-to-back For this whole season, the Ravens run defense has been stout, and the secondary has been the problem. The secondary remains an issue, especially if Marlon Humphrey misses time, but now there are some more questions about the run defense. To be fair, they were never going to go a whole season without giving up 100 rushing yards to someone. - Roughing the passer on K.J. Britt will give the Ravens an extra 15 yards and the Ravens will have the ball at the Bucs' 28-yard line. - Lamar Jackon finds Mark Andrews for a gain of 20 yards The highly anticipated showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is finally here. Tampa Bay (114) and Baltimore (106) rank first and second in points scored over the past Bowles' defense will be tested by the Ravens, who lead the league with 453.7 yards per game. Baltimore is the only team to score more touchdowns than the Bucs (20) on offense at 21, and Jackson Zay Flowers leads a Ravens receiving corps that tops in the NFL in separation (4.1 yards), and the Buccaneers defense is 30th when it comes to sticking close to men in coverage. The Ravens (4-2) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night at 8:15 atRaymond James Stadium.Odds: Ravens -3.5 (-185), over/under 50 p The Bucs, coming off a 51-point outing at New Orleans, are one of the NFL's highest-scoring teams. They're averaging 29.7 points per game, up from 20.4 last season. They're averaging 29.7 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would probably also vouch for the Ravens after the 41-31 whooping they got from Lamar Jackson on Monday night. Don't let the final score

deceive you. Don't let the Facing a Ravens defense that gives up nothing on the ground (81 is the highest return), the Buccaneers will get a stern test of their credentials, and while it might be a running back-by-committee The defense for the Ravens is tough, as we mentioned, but it can be vulnerable, especially to the Bucs run game. Here's how to watch the Bucs game, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information: What channel is Bucs vs Ravens game on today? Time, TV schedule. TV Channel: ABC and ESPN. Start time: 8:00 p.m. est/7:00 p.m. cst. Bucs vs Conversely, if the Ravens' defense can step up, they may reclaim control of the game. Bottom Line. The Bucs must focus on containing Jackson and Henry to secure a win, while taking advantage of the Ravens' weak pass defense. This matchup could very well showcase which team's defense can make the most crucial plays when it counts. Smith is the heart and soul of the Ravens defense and has a knack for making the big play in critical moments. He has 56 tackles on the season with 19 stops, three pass breakups, and an interception. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Week 7 after one of the best offensive performances of the season. They scored 51 points in a win over the New Orleans Saints last week. Now, Baker Mayfield and And it just so happens, containing these two dominant forces is one of the keys to a Ravens victory in prime time.1) Expose Tampa Bay's third-down defense weakness Baltimore is currently best in Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has liked how his team has handled the setbacks suffered early this season. Rarely do things go smoothly for the entirety of an NFL season, and for the Live coverage of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats. The Ravens offense will present a multitude of challenges for the Bucs defense. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken has the No. 1 offense in the league, averaging 453.7 yards per game,

featuring the top running game (205.3 avg.) and the NFL's seventh-best passing attack (248.3 avg.). TAMPA â The Baltimore Ravens may believe the easiest way to advance the football through the air Monday night against the Bucs is to get past cornerback Tyrek Funderburk. Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers T Tristan Wirfs, DL Calijah Kancey, S Tykee Smith as they speak to the media following Friday's Week 7 practice. Larry Foote on Containing The Ravens' Attack | Press The Ravens' offense ranks 31st in pass rate over expected, passing the ball 9% less often than they should be based on historical context. The Bucs rank third in that same category, throwing 5.1 The Bucs are tied for second in the NFL in scoring at 29.7 points per game. The fact that they've done it with little production from a tight end or No. 3 receiver is remarkable. The Bucs may have blown out the Saints last week, but that same game revealed potential cracks in Tampa's defense, particularly in the second quarter when New Orleans was able to string together These teams have met just once since 2018. In 2020 the Ravens defeated the Buccaneers 27-22 and covered the spread. The Ravens are 3-0 after a win this season. The Bucs are 1-2 after a win. The As for the Bucs, they have shot out to a 4-2 record with Baker Mayfield looking red hot, having already thrown 15 touchdown passes already. His rapport with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin is among the best in the NFL and they could take advantage of a Ravens defense that has allowed the most passing yards per attempt in the NFL.