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Ravens at Buccaneers game preview, stats to know for Week 7

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Oct 27, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

The Baltimore Ravens (4-2) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) will meet on Monday Night Football from Raymond James Stadium (8:15 p.m. ET kickoff). John Harbaugh's team enters the contest riding a four-game winning streak, while Todd Bowles Buccaneers squad is coming off a 51-27 win at New Orleans.

With kickoff fast approaching, we're looking at stats and information to know for Week 7.

Buccaneers rushing attack has improved

Aug 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to the sidelines against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to the sidelines against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay is currently ranked fourth in the NFL in yards per rush attempt (5.3). In Weeks 5-6, the Buccaneers led the NFL with 7.2 yards per rush. Tampa Bay's 5.3 rushing yards per attempt this season is the team's highest average through six games in team history.

The Buccaneers have amassed 27 rushes of 10+ yards this season, tied for the third-most in the NFL through Week 6.

Ravens explosive offense

Oct 27, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore has the NFL's No. 1 offense (453.7 ypg) and is led by two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, who's been dominant passing (1,529 yards, 10 TDs, 2 INTs, 108.4 rating) and rushing (403 yards & 2 TDs). Baltimore's No. 1-ranked rushing attack (205.3 ypg) is fueled by running back Derrick Henry, who leads the league in rushing yards (704) and total touchdowns (9 – 8 rushing & 1 receiving).

Liam Coen --Baker Mayfield

Aug 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball off to running back Rachaad White (1) against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball off to running back Rachaad White (1) against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

This duo has been operating at an efficient pace.

Tampa Bay amassed their second-most points ever in franchise history (51) in its Week 6 win over New Orleans. Under the direction of new Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen and quarterback Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay is tied for the league lead in total points scored in 2024 (178)

Ravens in Week 6

Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes by Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) for a second half touchdown at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes by Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) for a second half touchdown at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

In a 30-23 victory last Sunday over the Commanders, Baltimore racked up 484 yards of offense (308 passing & 176 rushing) to register an NFL-record sixth-straight game with at least 150 yards and 1 TD each through the air and on the ground. The Ravens limited Washington to 305 total yards and just 4-of-12 (33.3%) on third down, also posting three sacks. With 176 rushing yards compared to Washington's 52, Baltimore became the first team in NFL history to outrush its opponent by 100-plus yards in each of the first six games of a season. Henry finished with 132 yards and 2 TDs, while Jackson completed 20-of-26 passes for 323 yards, 1 TD (TE Mark Andrews) and 1 INT (114.7 rating).

BUCS are used to winning

Sep 25, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back too pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back too pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Buccaneers enter Week 7 tied for the best record in the NFC South. Tampa Bay has held at least a share of the NFC South lead in 49 of the past 57 weeks, dating back to Week 4 of the 2021 season.

Ravens in Primetime under Lamar Jackson

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 13: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on as they play the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 13: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on as they play the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore has a 17-5 overall record in primetime games started by QB Lamar Jackson, including a 5-2 mark on Monday Night

Football (4-1 on the road).

Baker has been elite

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Entering Week 7, Baker Mayfield has the highest passer rating by a Tampa Bay quarterback through six games of any QB who has started at least five of the team's first six games (109.4).

Since his arrival in Tampa Bay in 2023, Mayfield ranks third in the NFL in passing touchdowns (43).

Ravens have to deal with Tristan Wirfs

Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) blocks against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) blocks against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

In 222 pass-blocking snaps this season, Tristan Wirfs has limited opponents to just 10 quarterback pressures and 1.0

sack per NextGen Stats. Per Pro Football Focus statistics, Wirfs has not allowed a quarterback hit or a sack across 235 pass-blocking snaps measured this season.

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