Thursday, September 18, 2014

Georgia Dome in Atlanta

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In a game that will feature the best and the worst passing games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) will visit the Atlanta Falcons (1-1) on Thursday night. These two NFC South rivals split their two games in 2013.

In a close game all the way around, Tampa Bay ended up losing to the St. Louis Rams 29-17 on Sunday. The Buccaneers were only able to put up 175 yards through the air in the loss, but their defense did well to hold the Rams to just 339 total yards. The Bucs are currently averaging just 168.5 passing yards per game.

Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown has passed for 362 yards through the first two weeks with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Third-year running back Bobby Rainey has rushed for 156 yards and he's caught five passes for 38 yards and a touchdown.

The Falcons' defense had a very hard time stopping The Cincinnati Bengals' offense on Sunday and ended up taking a 24-10 loss. Atlanta was only able to rush for 97 yards in the loss while their defense gave up 472 yards. The Falcons are currently averaging 339.5 passing yards per game.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has thrown for 679 yards with four touchdown passes and three interceptions through two games. Wide receiver Julio Jones has caught 14 passes this season for 204 yards and one score.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-2-0 Against the Spread

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-2-0 against the Over/Under

Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends

Atlanta Falcons are 1-1-0 Against the Spread

Atlanta Falcons are 0-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

09/16/14 RB Doug Martin Knee is upgraded to probable Thursday vs. Atlanta
09/15/14 DT Gerald McCoy Hand doubtful Thursday vs. Atlanta
09/15/14 LB Mason Foster Shoulder questionable Thursday vs. Atlanta
09/14/14 TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins Ankle questionable Thursday vs. Atlanta
09/14/14 S Bradley McDougald Knee questionable Thursday vs. Atlanta
09/14/14 DE Michael Johnson Ankle questionable Thursday vs. Atlanta
09/14/14 DB Rashaan Melvin Ankle questionable Thursday vs. Atlanta
09/12/14 DE Adrian Clayborn Bicep IR
09/10/14 CB Mike Jenkins Pectoral IR
09/04/14 RB Charles Sims Ankle out indefinitely

Atlanta Falcons

09/16/14 T Jake Matthews Ankle probable Thursday vs. Tampa Bay
09/16/14 WR Julio Jones Ankle probable Thursday vs. Tampa Bay
09/16/14 LB Prince Shembo Ankle questionable Thursday vs. Tampa Bay
09/16/14 WR Roddy White Hamstring probable Thursday vs. Tampa Bay
09/04/14 OT Sam Baker Knee IR
09/04/14 OT Mike Johnson Foot IR
09/04/14 S Zeke Motta Neck PUP
09/04/14 WR Drew Davis Foot PUP
09/04/14 LB Marquis Spruill Knee IR
09/04/14 LB Sean Weatherspoon Achilles IR

Tony's Pick: Take Atlanta

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