Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons preview: Date, kick-off time, news, prediction and how to watch the NFL on DAZN

The Falcons host the Buccaneers in an NFC South Week 1 showdown, with Tampa Bay looking to reassert its recent dominance in the division.

Here's everything you need to know about the Bucs vs Falcons matchup.

Buccaneers vs Falcons date, start time

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will need to overcome the loss of elite tackle Triston Wirfs and dynamic wideout Chris Godwin in Tampa's opener.

He'll have no shortage of help on offense. Veteran receiver Mike Evans is chasing his 12th consecutive 1,000-yard season, rookie Emeka Egbuka makes his debut after turning in an impressive summer, and do-it-all running back Bucky Irving is poised to light up the league after his breakout rookie campaign.

The Falcons, meanwhile, have handed the reins to second-year quarterback Michael Penix. He'll lean heavily upon Drake London in the passing game and will hand the ball off to Bijan Robinson, arguably the most talented running back in the NFL not named Saquon Barkley.

Will rookie edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce give the Falcons the edge defensively, or will the Bucs’ experience, anchored by safety Antoine Winfield and ageless linebacker Lavonte David, prove decisive and help Tampa level the all-time series at 32-32?

• Date: Sunday, September 7
• Kick-off: 6pm BST / 1pm ET / 10am PT

Where is Buccaneers vs Falcons?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (GA)

Prediction

Robinson and London remind us why they're among the league's elite at their respective positions, repeatedly creating chunk yardage for the Falcons' offense.

But Mayfield overcomes adversity, producing critical plays in big moments against a talented Atlanta secondary.

Buccaneers 27 - 17 Falcons

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