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the Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers shouldn't feel like they have the freedom to hold onto the ball forever, but they should be able to exploit the defense if they're smart and playing on time
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Rodgers should exploit Tampa's blitz-heavy Cover-3 with quick passing game.

Against Tampa Bay's blitz-heavy Cover-3 defense, Rodgers should be able to exploit the Bucs if playing on time. The source notes the Bucs blitz 41.3% of the time (third most in league) but have just six sacks (28th) and 30.7% pressure rate (29th), indicating opposing quarterbacks can attack with quick passing concepts. The Steelers' personnel matches well with Cover-3 attack vectors: seam routes for tight ends, flood/sail/levels concepts stressing underneath defenders, and quick slants to get behind coverage.

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