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Bucs opponent preview: Falcons, Weeks 1 and 9

When they play: Week 1 (Sept. 11) in Atlanta, Week 9 (Nov. 3) in Tampa

2015 record: 8-8

Last time vs. Bucs: Tampa Bay swept the Falcons last year in two close games, winning 23-20 in overtime and then 23-19 after being swept in 2014.

2016 outlook: Last year, the Falcons opened 5-0, sweeping all four NFC East teams and scoring at least 24 in each game, then didn't score 24 in any game the rest of the way, losing seven of their next eight. It might be the opposite this year, as they open with four of six on the road, then close with four of six at home.