FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Week 1 is here.
The Atlanta Falcons will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET to kick off their 2025 season.
Last year, the Falcons swept the Buccaneers in their annual NFC South series. However, Tampa Bay went on to win the division for the fourth consecutive year, while Atlanta finished second and missed the playoffs. Is this the year the Falcons flip the script? A brand-new season awaits — and fittingly enough, it starts with the Buccaneers.
Many NFL experts have revealed their Falcons-Buccaneers picks. Check out the full list below:
| Author | Outlet | Pick |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Fowler | ESPN | Buccaneers |
| Dan Graziano | ESPN | Buccaneers |
| Pamela Maldonado | ESPN | Falcons |
| Lindsey Thiry | ESPN | Falcons |
| Bucky Brooks | NFL Network | Buccaneers |
| Daniel Jeremiah | NFL Network | Buccaneers |
| Colleen Wolfe | NFL Network | Buccaneers |
| Adam Rank | NFL Network | Falcons |
| Albert Breer | Sports Illustrated | Buccaneers |
| Claire Brennan | Sports Illustrated | Buccaneers |
| Gilberto Manzano | Sports Illustrated | Falcons |
| Conor Orr | Sports Illustrated | Buccaneers |
| Vic Tafur | The Athletic | Buccaneers |
| Pete Prisco | CBS Sports | Buccaneers |
For more complete picks and analysis, visit: ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, The Athletic and NFL Network.
