Buccaneers vs Falcons NFL Pick: NFC South Squads Clash in Week 1 (Sep 7)

• Tampa Bay won the NFC South once again last season, finishing at 10-7 overall.
• The Falcons narrowly missed the postseason, posting an 8-9 record on the year.
• These two teams last met on October 27, in a game that the Falcons won 31-26.

The Falcons and Buccaneers face off in a divisional clash in Week 1. This game may have major implications in the NFC South. Tampa Bay enters as the favorite, despite being on the road. Atlanta will aim for an upset.

Bucs Seek Another Division Title

Tampa Bay won the NFC South for the 4th consecutive season last year, finishing the regular season at 10-7. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in the first round, falling to the up-and-coming Commanders. The Bucs have sustained much regular season success under coach Todd Bowles, despite many moving pieces, but have struggled to translate it to postseason success. They will aim to lock down the division once again.

Falcons In Need of a Hot Start

Atlanta continues their rebuild, hoping to finally see some success. The offense has been a particularly big disappointment, unable to take advantage of talented players like RB Bijan Robinson, WR Drake London, and TE Kyle Pitts. A new QB in Michael Penix Jr., gives them some fresh hope, but the Falcons will need to be at their very best to avoid another slow start and disappointing year. The defense should also improve.

Buccaneers vs Falcons NFL Pick

This game could end up having major implications by the time January rolls around, with these two teams likely to be in close competition for the NFC South title. Atlanta has a lot of talent, but their past struggles are known to all, making them enter this home opener as a 2.5-point underdog. That’s a bet worth taking.