NFL Week 12, Falcons @ Buccaneers

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Falcons-Buccaneers Open Thread

Discuss the game between the 9-1 Falcons and 6-4 Buccaneers.

Weatherspoon's return sparks rush defense

Atlanta's rush defense improved thanks to the return of linebacker Sean Weatherspoon on Sunday.

Mike Smith pleased with Falcons' rush D vs. Bucs

Falcons head coach Mike Smith was thrilled with how his rush defense performed Sunday against Buccaneers running back Doug Martin.

SB Nation's Atlanta Falcons blog reacts to win

SB Nation's Atlanta Falcons blog, The Falcoholic, reacts to the team's win over divisional opponent Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Falcons' Matt Ryan looks forward to Saints game

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks forward to the team's rematch against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday.

Falcons' Roddy White talks about Sunday's win

Atlanta Falcons star wide out Roddy White talks about the team's close win on Sunday over divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bucs defense healthy for Falcons

The Tampa Bay defense has good news coming from the Week 12 injury report. They'll face the Atlanta Falcons with Michael Bennett giving his full efforts to the pass rush.

Jones, Weatherspoon, Samuel questionable Sunday

The Atlanta Falcons are still unsure whether they'll be able to get anything out of several top contributors when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Julio Jones, Asante Samuel and Sean Weatherspoon are all still listed as questionable.

Falcons' Hope making impact on special teams

Former Pro Bowl safety Chris Hope has had a huge impact on special team for the Atlanta Falcons, registering a team-high nine special teams tackles.

Biermann cross trained at LB

Defensive end Kroy Biermann was the emergency linebacker for the Falcons the past three weeks.

Next 10 days key for Falcons

Atlanta and Matt Ryan will try to clean up their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Ryan wants to learn, but put bad game behind him

Falcons QB Matt Ryan said he'll need to learn from his mistakes last weekend, but needs to also put the game behind him as the Falcons get ready for the Bucs.

Can Atlanta return to form vs. Tampa Bay?

The Atlanta Falcons face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12, with the Falcons narrow favorites in the latest odds. Atlanta has stumbled recently and the Bucs have won 4 straight, but oddsmakers see Matt Ryan and the Atlanta defense getting the win.

Is Atlanta prepared for Bucs' aggressive defense?

The Atlanta Falcons face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and, if they want to avoid another six-turnover performance, the Falcons need to account for the aggression shown by the Tampa Bay defense.

Julio Jones misses Wedneday practice

The Wednesday injury report from the Atlanta Falcons shows Peria Jerry, Julio Jones, Charles Mitchell, and Asante Samuel all missed Wednesday's practice. Jones did not practice officially, but he did participate in the team walkthrough.