The Falcons meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday in a critical battle for the division.
Atlanta (6-6 overall, 3-0 NFC South) is one of the only three teams in the NFL to remain perfect against divisional opponents through Week 14. Though, the Bucs are right behind them at 2-1 in the division and 5-7 overall.
If the Falcons can get this win, they'll create serious distance between them in the playoff chase and they'd stack their third win in a row for the first time since 2019.
In the last go-round, the experts almost exclusively chose the Falcons to win. This week the consensus is much more split on who will come out on top. Let's take a look at the full picks below:
| Author | Outlet | Pick |
|---|---|
| Kimberly Martin | ESPN | Buccaneers |
| Lindsey Thiry | ESPN | Buccaneers |
| Dan Parr | NFL.com | Falcons |
| Tom Blair | NFL.com | Falcons |
| Albert Breer | Sports Illustrated | Falcons |
| Connor Orr | Sports Illustrated | Buccaneers |
| Gilbert Manzano | Sports Illustrated | Falcons |
| Pete Prisco | CBS Sports | Buccaneers |
| Bill Bender | Sporting News | Falcons |
For more complete picks, visit: ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, Sporting News and NFL.com.
This Throwback Thursday, we're taking at look back at the Falcons vs Bucs match-up through history as we gear up for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay in Week 14.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Bert Emanuel #87 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 22, 1995. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Bert Emanuel #87 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 22, 1995. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 runs after catching a pass during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 5, 2021. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Elijah Williams #25 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 31st, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Atlanta Falcons running back Rodney Thomas #20 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 31st, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Alton Montgomery #22 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 22, 1995. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick #7 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 31, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bob Christian #44 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 21, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ricky Reynolds (29) breaks up an Atlanta Falcons Bobby Hebert pass in the end zone to wide receiver Andre Rison (80) in the fourth quarter of play at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Oct. 31, 1993. The Falcons gave up numerous 4th quarter scoring opportunities in their 31-24 loss to the Bucs. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons defensive line during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 9, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons running back Eric Metcalf #21 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 22, 1995. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Chuck Smith #90 during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 9, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) celebrates his touchdown catch with team members against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Craig Heyward #34 during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 9, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo, left, celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with Austin Hooper during the first quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Scott Case #25 during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 31, 1993. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Shawn Swayda #93 during a game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 5, 2000.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is knocked out of bounds, short of the goal line, by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Adarius Glanton (53) and cornerback Ryan Smith (29) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
