Atlanta Falcons:
The Atlanta Falcons bring two interesting developments by betting on the return of QB Desmond Ridder as the main player in this attack, in addition to drafting RB Bijan Robinson, one of the most talented players in the class of 2023. If the growth seen in the second half of the season continues, they will have a real chance of winning the division. The offensive line is very interesting and can help a lot both in runs and in protecting your QB. The receiver line has names like Drake London and Kyle Pitts, but overall it is the team’s weak point.
The best defense in the division, the Falcons have made huge investments in their defense so that it improves substantially. Some players like DE Calais Campbell, DT David Onyemata and FS Jessie Bates, joining those already there like SS Richie Grant and CB AJ Terrell, form a very solid unit that has been quite surprising this season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
After a period of glory, the team must return to the poor with an expensive and bad team. QB Baker Mayfield shouldn’t make the team that competitive, but he can’t complain about the support of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Cade Otton, who are good players. The running game is the responsibility of RB Rachaad White, who was a reserve and now assumes full ownership of the team’s backfield.
The defense has great names, but in my opinion there are problems in the secondary where they will have a lot of difficulties in this game. The front seven is very good with a mix of young and experienced players. The secondary has good CBs, but the safeties are the weak point of the unit.
Conclusion:
The Falcons’ offense has been having problems since the beginning of the season and what has led this team to victories is their defense, which has been a great unit. In this game they face a team that also has a great defense, but which has an interesting attack and which could cause problems for the Atlanta team.
I believe the odds could be a little closer to 50/50 and I will go with this positive handicap for the visiting team as the best bet on the match.