LIVE UPDATES: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) clinched a postseason berth and assured themselves one other house sport in Raymond James Stadium with a victory towards Carolina final weekend. That makes the regular-season finale towards the Atlanta Falcons (6-10) basically meaningless for the Buccaneers on paper. Nonetheless, head coach Todd Bowles is planning to area his starters because the crew appears to generate momentum forward of the playoffs.

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The principle storyline to observe will likely be how lengthy Bowles decides to roll together with his prime gamers. There is a steadiness to toe whereas the Buccaneers attempt to gear up for a postseason run whereas avoiding accidents that might derail the prepare earlier than it even will get off the observe. It stays to be seen how a lot of a combat the Falcons will be capable to put up beneath rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, who has but to throw a landing cross throughout his first three begins.

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PREGAME:

— Large receiver Julio Jones, cornerback Carlton Davis, security Logan Ryan, security Mike Edwards, defensive lineman Vita Vea, offensive deal with Donovan Smith, and out of doors linebacker Carl Nassib are inactive for Tampa Bay. Meaning Buccaneers equivalent to quarterback Kyle Trask, offensive lineman John Molchon, offensive deal with Justin Skule and out of doors linebacker Ifeadi Odenigbo might all make their debuts towards Atlanta.

— Tight finish Feleipe Franks, cornerback Rashad Fenton, security Micah Abernathy, exterior linebacker David Anenih, guard Elijah Wilkinson, and defensive lineman Jalen Dalton are inactive for the Falcons.

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