Ben Johnson was impressed with the Buccaneers’ all-run offense

The Buccaneers’ ground‑heavy approach is drawing attention today, as NBC Sports reported Ben Johnson’s approval of the team’s all‑run offense just before the Week 9 clash with the Chicago Bears. Ticket prices for the Bears‑Bucs game dipped, USA Today noted, suggesting heightened fan interest as the contest approaches. Tampa Bay’s official site listed five Buccaneer players to watch, underscoring the coaching staff’s confidence in its rushing scheme.

Yahoo Sports highlighted the Bears’ recent momentum in its spread‑betting predictions, framing the matchup as a test of ground dominance. Newsday described the meeting as a showdown between the NFL’s top rushing teams, reinforcing the perception that both clubs rely heavily on running plays. The coverage, however, stops short of linking Johnson’s praise to any projected shift in the game’s result or betting lines, leaving analysts to wait for post‑game assessments before judging the real effect of the Buccaneers’ run strategy.

Observers will likely track the Week 9 outcome and any subsequent commentary from Johnson or coaching staff to gauge whether the all‑run approach translates into a measurable advantage.