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(NFL) Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta,
Point Spread: 7.00 | -110.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Loss
TB has been favored in both of their games and lost straight-up to the Panthers with Derek Anderson at quarterback and to the Rams with third-string Austin Davis behind center. The last 4 meetings between these two teams have all been very tight. Let's not forget that Tampa Bay is coming off of playing against 2 very solid defensive units in the Panthers and STL Rams. Look for the Buccaneers to run all game long on this defensive front of Atlanta that allowed 140 & 170 rushing yards in their first 2 games and ranks 26th in the entire league against the run. This is TB's only primetime game of the season. The Falcons are relevant again on offense with a return to health of Julio Jones, Roddy White and Steven Jackson along with the addition of Devin Hester. Atlanta would be using their third offensive left tackle, though, if Jake Matthews remains out with an ankle injury. The Falcons giving up an average of 472 yards a game. This will open up things up for Josh McCown to hit some big play action passes all game long. So let's take the points with Tampa Bay on this primetime game for the Bucs.