"To kick things off, Atlanta will tangle with the divisional rival Bucs, where they enter as 1.5-point underdogs in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, per FanDuel Sportsbook. The Bucs also sit as -120 favorites to take home the NFC South crown once again. Atlanta can use Week 1 to put the division on notice with that slight upset win, and they'll lean heavily on running back Bijan Robinson to keep the chains moving and allow quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to pick his shots downfield."
"Mooney has been battling a shoulder injury since July 24. The Bucs aren't without injuries to key players, either. Star defensive tackle Vita Vea popped up on the injury report this week and is questionable heading into Sunday afternoon's kickoff. One of the cogs on Tampa Bay's stout defensive front, if Vea is unable to go it should open things up for Atlanta's offense."
Falcons begin the season at home against divisional rival Buccaneers as 1.5-point underdogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. FanDuel lists the Buccaneers at -120 to win the NFC South again. Atlanta plans to lean on running back Bijan Robinson to keep drives alive and create opportunities for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. No. 2 wide receiver Darnell Mooney is a game-time decision after a shoulder injury sustained on July 24. Tampa Bay listed defensive tackle Vita Vea as questionable after appearing on the injury report, which could open the interior for Atlanta's offense. The Falcons swept the Buccaneers last season but were undone by poor second-half play.
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