Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Through The Spyglass
When the Bucs play the Falcons, first place in the NFC South is at stake.
If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, they will only be one game behind the leaders in the NFC South division and have a chance to go ahead.
BucsGameday will preview the forthcoming opponent in this weekly article. To help you prepare for game day, we’ll analyze their previous season, the decisions they’ve made this year, and the best players to watch on the offensive and defensive lines.
The Falcons and Buccaneers have faced off 60 times since the divisional realignment. After Tampa Bay’s home loss to the Falcons, the series is tied at thirty wins apiece.
After trading veteran quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts for a third-round pick the previous season, Atlanta moved on. Marcus Mariota, who had a mixed season and was benched for rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, took his place.
