Atlanta Falcons: Game-by-game predictions for the 2018 season

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with Julio Jones #11 after scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 18: Defensive end Takkarist McKinley #98 of the Atlanta Falcons wraps up quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to cause a fumble in the second quarter on December 18, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Week 17: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Thankfully for the Falcons, they’ll get to play Tampa Bay in the last week of the season, more than likely still looking for their tenth win of the year. That said, will Dirk Koetter still be the Buccaneer’s head coach? Probably. Will he be their coach on Monday afternoon, the day after this game has been finalized? Probably not.

We’ve learned that Dan Quinn has what it takes to push his team into the NFC Playoffs year after year, which is why I’m confident in the Falcons winning this game in Tampa Bay. Sure, the Bucs will still be a mess in Week 17, but this victory has more to do with Atlanta than the Bucs.

The Falcons rushing attack will control the game from start to finish, giving Matt Ryan ample time to pick apart the Bucs secondary.

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There aren’t many times a team cruises to an easy victory in the NFL, especially when the playoffs are on the line, but I foresee that happening for the Dirty Birds in Week 17 against Tampa Bay.

Final Score:

Atlanta Falcons (10-6): 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 17

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