Some stats through week 12 in 2023-2024

[Snake]

How bad is Ryan Neal?

- Ryan Neal is one of two qualifying NFL players who are allowing a perfect passer rating, through the air.

- Ryan Neal has allowed 5 TDs through the air.

- Ryan Neal has been targeted 30 times, and allowed 29 catches.

- Ryan Neal is allowing 19 yards per reception.

[Snake]

Mike (Evans) being Mike

- Mike is back to averaging nearly 15.7 yards per reception, which puts him in the top 5 range for high volume WR targets (removing the specialist guys). Mike was in the 14-14.5 range during Brady's tenure. Seems minor, but, I find it interesting,

- Mike is 3rd the NFL in yards before the catch average (where he is in relation to the LOS upon catching the ball).

- In typical Mike fashion, he's only "broken" two tackles this season.

I think he's aging like fine wine. Still a premier deep ball threat.

[Snake]

With my eye, I spy Christian Izien

Christian Izien is the second most blitzed defender on the Buccaneers. He's 34th in the NFL in total blitzes, and the 5th most blitzed defensive back in the NFL.

He's averaging about 3 blitzes per game.

[Buc2]

With my eye, I spy Christian Izien

Christian Izien is the second most blitzed defender on the Buccaneers. He's 34th in the NFL in total blitzes, and the 5th most blitzed defensive back in the NFL.

He's averaging about 3 blitzes per game.

How many pressures has he gotten with those 3 blitzes per game average? How many sacks? I bet Ronde isn’t worried.

[Doctor]

It doesn't have to always be him getting to the QB. Often just his assault is what's needed to pull the protection a certain way to open it up elsewhere.

[Bootz]

Mike (Evans) being Mike

- Mike is back to averaging nearly 15.7 yards per reception, which puts him in the top 5 range for high volume WR targets (removing the specialist guys). Mike was in the 14-14.5 range during Brady's tenure. Seems minor, but, I find it interesting,

- Mike is 3rd the NFL in yards before the catch average (where he is in relation to the LOS upon catching the ball).

- In typical Mike fashion, he's only "broken" two tackles this season.

I think he's aging like fine wine. Still a premier deep ball threat.

This is why I was shocked by Baker's deep ball analysis. It hasnt impacted Evans in any way. He's still a deep ball receiver and seems to make 1-2 deep catches per game. Almost 16 yards/catch with minimal YAC ability? That's impressive.