The host Atlanta Falcons and rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be battling for first place in the NFC South on Thursday in an important early-season matchup.
The winner between Atlanta (2-2) and Tampa Bay (3-1) will own the division's top spot after the franchises meet for the 62nd time. The Bucs lead 31-30.
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