Analyzing the Buccaneers offensive incompetence against the Saints

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsLost. Lost opportunities, lost on third downs, lost on time of possession, loss of offensive possession, and loss of offensive plays. All this sums up to an evident loss.

New Orleans' Basic stats before the game

Defensive Passing: 31st (287 yards/game)

Defensive Rushing: 32nd (137 yards/game)

Points Against: 32nd (31.6 ppg)

Tampa Bay's Basic stats before the game

Offensive Passing: 25th (226 yards/game)

Offensive Rushing: 2nd (143 yards/game)

Here is what transpired in the game for the offense:

TB Offense vs NO Defense Tampa Bay NO TB - Opp Differential Differential % Offense Defense Game Stat Pre-Game Stat Passing yds 176 287 -111 61.3% Rushing yds 115 137 -22 83.9%…