Buccaneers vs Falcons: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
By Ernie Padaon
Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Falcons cheerleader performs during the gam against the New England Patriots during the second half at Georgia Dome. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the biggest disappointments this season. They just can’t find a win and their star players are dropping like flies. Julio Jones is out and Roddy White will not be available in this game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a rookie quarterback running their ship, but they have a chance to take out the Falcons. Rookie QB Geno Smith already has a win against the team.
Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
When: October 20, 2013, 1:00 p.m. ET
Watch: CBS
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Rewind
Buccaneers Player to Watch: Vincent Jackson
Oct 13, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) runs past Philadelphia Eagles inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Vincent Jackson is one of the top pass catchers in the league and last week the rookie Mike Glennon was able to hook up with the vet a few times. Jackson had 9 catches for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Glennon might be getting a little more comfortable in the pocket and throwing the ball out to Jackson. Jackson could have another nice performance this week.
Falcons Player to Watch: Tony Gonzalez
Oct 7, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) runs with the ball after a catch against the New York Jets during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Jets defeated the Falcons 30-28. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Who is Matt Ryan going to throw the football to? He can try to rely on Tony Gonzalez all day, but I am sure that the Buccaneers would try to keep their defense focused on Gonzo for most of the game with all the other weapons on the sideline. If Gonzalez is botteled up, not sure who Matt Ryan will be throwing it to.
Prediction:
Aug 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons fans watch from the stands in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Georgia Dome. The Jaguars won 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
This game is a lot more difficult to select than it should be. The Falcons should win this game handily, but the team has not won games that they are supposed to win and they are without all their receivers in the game too. Somehow, the Falcons will be able to move the football enough to pull out a win against the Bucs though.
Falccons 17, Buccaneers 10