Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 17 Predictions: With both teams out of playoff contention, the (8-7) Atlanta Falcons [-2] and the (3-12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers [+2] will meet this Sunday at 1 PM ET on FOX. But while the Bucs have nothing to play for but pride, the Falcons still have something positive to take out of this season.
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One doesn’t have to look very far back to find the last time these teams met. A little over a month ago, the Bucs visited the Falcons with Matt Ryan sidelined. In what became a close game, backup QB Chris Redman delivered the game winning score under a minute remaining in the game. Redman lifted Atlanta past Tampa Bay 20-17.
These teams have split their last 12 meetings at 6 games apiece, but the Buccaneers hold an 18-14 series advantage overall. A win on Sunday would give Atlanta its second consecutive winning season, despite not making it to the playoffs this year. The Falcons routed the Buffalo Bills last week, 31-3, while the Bucs went into the Superdome and shocked the New Orleans Saints, 20-17 in overtime.
