Tampa Bay at Atlanta

The Bucs were projected to be a better team this season, but at 0-2 questions remain. I still think they will be better than last season when all is said and done. Their poor start makes this a huge season-saving game for Tampa Bay especially considering that they will play their next three on the road, having to go to Pittsburgh after this one and then to New Orleans. Atlanta was projected to be a better team this season as well, as injuries really hurt them a year ago. But, they are 1-1 with the lone win coming in OT, so they aren't far from being 0-2 themselves. The Falcons had a strong passing attack in their opener, but three turnovers did them in at Cincinnati last week where they mustered all of 10 points. And on the season, no team in the league has allowed more yards than Atlanta. Injuries seem to be haunting the Falcons receiving corps once again as Roddy White missed practice, and his availability Sunday is in doubt. Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson had his way vs. this Falcons defense a year ago grabbing 20 catches for 303 yards. Both these teams both appear to still be flawed, but the team in the greatest need here is Tampa Bay, and I would expect their top effort. They should at the very least keep it close. Take the points with Tampa Bay.