Buccaneers at Falcons: Bold Predictions for Game Number One

Buccaneers at Falcons: Five Bold Predictions

Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 23-20 in over time. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 31, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter looks on during the first half against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Bucs Will Lead Comfortably in the Fourth Quarter

It will be a comfortable day in Dirk’s debut.

This one is more of a hunch than anything else. The feeling comes from what we talked about on the previous slides. The Atlanta running game has not been dominant against the Bucs lately, and the defense is better than it has been in previous years. Matt Ryan didn’t complete over 50% of his passes in the preseason or throw a touchdown pass.

On offense, admittedly the starters were inconsistent. But when they were good, they were very good. All of Jameis’ weapons are healthy, and the addition of Cecil Shorts gives them yet another veteran weapon with past success. This group is in position to build upon their record-setting 2015, and it starts in Atlanta.

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So what do you think? How are things going to go on Sunday? Let’s discuss.

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