Last week it was containing the Atlanta Falcons duo of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Both running backs don’t just excel after the handoff but must be constantly marked during passing situations.
The Tampa Bay defense passed this first test by virtue of not allowed either back to blow up with a game-changing type performance. The Bucs bottled up Freeman and Coleman for 42 combined rushing yards on 19 carries. Outside of one big 47-yards catch-and-run by Coleman, Tampa Bay did a good job of keeping them in check. They caught nine of 10 targets for 115 yards and no touchdowns.
Sunday brings another similarly dynamic challenge with Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson. Saying that outside expectations for the second-year pro are high would be an understatement. The Cardinals drafted Johnson in the third round last year after a standout career at Division I-AA Northern Iowa and he rewarded the team by picking up over 1,000 yards of total offense and 12 touchdowns.
https://www.pewterreport.com/another-dual-threat-danger-in-backfield-for-bucs-defense-to-corral/
