FLOWERY BRANCH – Tampa Bay is attempting to follow the same pattern that the 2008 Falcons used to make a surprise playoff run.
The Buc are leaning heavily on running back Doug Martin and some timely passing from rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. The Bucs (5-6) are one game back of Seattle (6-5) for the sixth and final playoff spot in the NFC, host the Falcons (6-5) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
A win for the Bucs, who defeated the Falcons 23-20 in overtime on Nov.