Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons Official Game Day Thread: Division Lead Showdown Edition

[Bootz]

Happy Game Day Bucs fans!
Today the lead for the NFC South division is up for grabs as the Buccaneers battle the Falcons in Atlanta.

These teams had a close game in October as the Falcons won on a last second FG 16-13 in Tampa.

Both teams are coming off of wins last Sunday and look to build momentum towards the playoffs. The Bucs eliminated the Carolina Panthers from playoff contention last week, while the Falcons had a tough outing against the Jets.

The Bucs will be without multiple key defensive starters this week. They do get star LB Lavonte David back from a groin injury.



Let's hope for a great game today, no (new) injuries and a win to get back into 1st in the NFC South. Go Bucs!

[Grahamburn]

No Vea is trouble.

[Cheb]

We're missing three defensive starters. Not great.

[13F11B]

Not excited about this game. Mostly, due to feeling that the Buccaneers will be eliminated from playoff contention today. They don't really have a meaningful chance at the Super Bowl anyway, but it still sucks when they are eliminated.

[GreatTimes]

3 defensive starters out does not bode well for the Bucs.

[Doctor]

Vea, Dean, and White benched.

We got the most important player back in LVD.

[Bootz]

No Vea is trouble.

I wonder why the coaches benched him...

[Bootz]

Not excited about this game. Mostly, due to feeling that the Buccaneers will be eliminated from playoff contention today. They don't really have a meaningful chance at the Super Bowl anyway, but it still sucks when they are eliminated.

We'll be 2 games back with Atlanta having the tie-breaker if we lose. This game is a must win. We would be mathematically eliminated but for all intents and purposes we would be done.

[Phantom]

Vea, Dean, and White benched.

We got the most important player back in LVD.

What is the purpose of benching them

[Miller4Prez64]

Just realized the Orlando market isn’t getting the game. Kind of ticked to finally be home after a month on the road and still can’t watch my team play without pulling up a shady stream. The NFL and their television package sucks.

[Phantom]

You can get NFL Sunday Ticket for cheap now.

[Miller4Prez64]

You can get NFL Sunday Ticket for cheap now.

Shouldn’t have to pay for Sunday Ticket to get the home team on TV.

[Doctor]

Vea, Dean, and White benched.

We got the most important player back in LVD.

What is the purpose of benching them

Caleb obviously.

[13F11B]

The anouncers are really talking up the Atlanta Defense.

[Snake]

Atlanta hasn’t allowed a touchdown in two games?

[Doctor]

Their D has been playing really well. This is gonna be a very tough game.

[Phantom]

What is the purpose of benching them

Caleb obviously.

If you think Caleb is the answer, you're in for a rude awakening.

[GreatTimes]

We lost the toss!

[TonyLip]

Do or Die!!!
Let’s go Bucs!!!
Ya gotta want it!!!!!

[Cheb]

I like that tackle-power run call, and it worked well on first down.

[Bootz]

Good run on 1st down.

[GreatTimes]

The running game has improved since Stennie took over for that FA Bowles signed.

[Bootz]

Godwin involved early

[Bootz]

Baker going through reads. Nice.

[Doctor]

Normally we'd get a false start a make that 3rd and long. Way to not shoot ourselves in the foot yet.

[TonyLip]

Moore??

[Bootz]

Nice catch, Keyshawn Johnson (Idk who #19 is now)

[TonyLip]

Need mo’ moves….

[13F11B]

Field goal? 56yds? Bad call.

Amazing that they made the kick.

[Doctor]

Really like not going for it here. It was a mistake to be too aggressive early last match up.

[Bootz]

Go for it

[Cheb]

Three points is a good start.

[GreatTimes]

McLaughlin is money!

[Bootz]

Fuck do I know. Mclaughlin is the truth.

#TrustInChase

[mdb1958]

Go for it

Should not of have'd too. Can't get four yards - sit down..