Sunday, December 6, 2015

Raymond James Stadium

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The Atlanta Falcons take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The opening line for this game has Tampa Bay as 2 point favorites and the over/under was set at 45.

Matt Ryan finished his last game with 230 yards through the air for Atlanta. He completed 22 passes out of 31 attempts for a 71% completion percentage. The Falcons were led in rushing by Tevin Coleman, who finished with 110 yards on 18 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 6 yards per carry. Jacob Tamme led the team in receiving. He had a total of 69 yards on 5 receptions for an average of 14 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game Atlanta got a total of 22 first downs by way of 2 rushing, 14 passing, and 6 by penalty. They ran 57 total plays for 329 yards for the game. The Falcons ran for 116 yards on 24 attempts.

Jameis Winston finished his last game with 245 yards through the air for Tampa Bay. He completed 20 passes out of 36 attempts for a 56% completion percentage. The Buccaneers were led in rushing by Doug Martin, who finished with 97 yards on 14 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 7 yards per carry. Vincent Jackson led the team in receiving. He had a total of 76 yards on 4 receptions for an average of 19 yards per catch in the game. Tampa Bay got a total of 21 first downs by way of 5 rushing, 14 passing, and 2 by penalty. They ran 62 total plays for 344 yards for the game. The Buccaneers ran for 132 yards on 21 attempts.

Atlanta is scoring 24 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 26 passes on 39 attempts for a 67% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 280 yards per game through the air as well. The Falcons are averaging 113 rushing yards per game on 27 attempts per contest for an average of 4.2 yards per carry. They also run 68 plays per contest and average 5.8 yards per play for an average of 393 yards per game. The Falcons are averaging 23 first downs per game and they accumulate 69.3 penalty yards per game via 6.8 penalties.

Atlanta allows 242 passing yards per game and 21 points per contest on defense. They give up 24 completions on 36 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 67%. The Falcons give up 97 rushing yards per contest on 26 carries for a 3.7 average per carry. Atlanta gives up 338 total yards per game including 5.4 yards per play. They force 1.6 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 6.2 penalties per game that total 42.5 yards as a unit.

Tampa Bay averages 23 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 18 passes per game on 32 attempts for a 56% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 227 yards through the air per game thus far. The Buccaneers rush for an average of 141 yards per contest on 29 attempts for an average of 4.9 yards per carry for the season. They also run 63 plays per game and average 5.8 yards per play for a total of 368 yards per game. The Buccaneers get an average of 20 first downs per game and they average 81.3 penalty yards per game via 9.9 penalties.

Tampa Bay allows an average of 241 passing yards and 25 points per contest. They give up 24 completions on 35 attempts for a completion percentage of 69% per game. The Buccaneers give up 97 rushing yards per game on 28 carries for an average of 3.5 yards per carry. Tampa Bay gives up 339 total yards per game including an average of 5.2 per play. They create an average of 1.8 turnovers per game and 6.4 penalties for 56 yards each game.

Atlanta Betting Trends

Atlanta is 2-8-1 against the over/under so far this season

Atlanta has an ATS record of 4-7-0 this season

Tampa Bay Betting Trends

Tampa Bay is 6-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Tampa Bay has an ATS record of 6-5-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta

12/01/15 RB Devonta Freeman Concussion is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Tampa Bay
11/30/15 LB Justin Durant Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Tampa Bay
11/29/15 WR Devin Hester Toe "?" Sunday vs. Tampa Bay
11/29/15 WR Leonard Hankerson Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Tampa Bay
11/29/15 K Matt Bryant Quad "?" Sunday vs. Tampa Bay
10/21/15 FB Collin Mooney Arm IR
09/10/15 G Jon Asamoah Undisclosed IR

Tampa Bay

12/01/15 TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins Shoulder doubtful Sunday vs. Atlanta
11/29/15 G Ali Marpet Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Atlanta
11/29/15 DE George Johnson Calf "?" Sunday vs. Atlanta
11/29/15 S Keith Tandy Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Atlanta
11/04/15 DT Clinton McDonald Pectoral IR
10/27/15 WR Louis Murphy Knee IR
09/07/15 WR Kenny Bell Hamstring IR
09/04/15 DL Larry English Knee out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Atlanta

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