Players to Watch: Falcons vs. Buccaneers
The Falcons take on the Bucs for an NFC South matchup at the Georgia Dome on Sunday. Here are 16 players to watch.
Matt Ryan- The QB has been accountable all week for the offense not scoring many points and will look to bounce back Sunday.
Jameis Winston - Tampa's franchise QB has completed 107 of 181 passes for 1,471 yards and nine touchdowns so far this year.
Jalen Collins- The CB started in the nickel package last week against the Titans.
Mike Evans - The 2014 first-round pick leads Tampa bay with 338 receiving yards on 21 receptions.
Devonta Freeman- October's NFC Offensive Player of the Month will look to build upon his impressive start.
Doug Martin - The young running back has three touchdowns and 541 rushing yards on 109 carries, a 5.0 average.
Paul Worrilow- Worrilow had two pass breakups and an interception last week against the Titans.
Chris Conte - Conte is first on the Bucs in solo tackles (29) and two forced fumbles.
Adrian Clayborn- The former Buccaneer will square off against his former team on Sunday.
Jacquies Smith - Smith leads Tampa Bay in sacks (5) and forced fumbles (3).
Ricardo Allen- The FS will be responsible for getting the secondary in the right position against Winston.
Gerald McCoy - The Bucs' talented defensive tackle has 4.5 sacks through six games.
Justin Hardy- the rookie WR will see his first game action of his career on Sunday.
Lavonte David - David leads Tampa Bay in tackles (53) and has registered a sack and forced fumble, as well.
Chris Chester- Chester will be matched up with McCoy all day Sunday.
Kwon Alexander- the fast LB will try and stop the Falcons' ground game.
