The dateline for this game could be Letdown City. The Falcons are coming off impressive wins over Dallas and Seattle -- both of whom, by the way, were shorthanded -- and had to squeeze their preparations into a short holiday week after a long flight from the Pacific Northwest. The absence of RB Devonta Freeman (concussion) constricts their options on offense. Bucs QB Ryan Fitzpatrick is just as effective as Jameis Winston when the usual starter was playing hurt. Tampa Bay has covered in three of its past four encounters with its division rival, and the double-digit spread makes for a likely continuation.