Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5 Bold predictions for Week 7 vs. Raiders

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 18: Tom Brady #12 celebrates with Ryan Jensen #66 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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3. Ronald Jones will be even better with Leonard Fournette back

Bruce Arians continued to commit to running back Ronald Jones during the offseason and during training camp. After the last three games, he has no reason to backtrack now. Even with Leonard Fournette potentially making his return, expect Jones to get the main carries for the offense.

Although there were no alternative options recently, Jones has still had the best stretch of his career. He has now rushed for at least 100 rushing yards in three straight games and he has also added 11 catches in those games. F

or the season, he is averaging a career-best 4.9 yards per carry, and he has often been the only consistent piece of the offense. Jones has solidified himself and will be the focal point with Fournette being utilized as a change of pace and a way to keep Jones fresh for the season.

With Fournette and LeSean McCoy healthy, Jones will get more rest throughout the game and will not be forced to take most of the snaps as he was in the Chicago game. The Raiders are giving up over 100 yards rushing per game and I expect more from the Buccaneers and Jones in particular. His 100-yard game rushing streak will continue through this week as he will still have fresh legs well into the fourth quarter if he is called upon.

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