Here are five things to know before today’s Falcons (6-9) at Buccaneers (5-10) kickoff at 1 p.m. Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
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1. Who's at left guard? Like the old Abbott and Costello routine of "Who's on First?," Falcons coach Dan Quinn has Tampa Bay guessing about who's at left guard. He wouldn't announce the replacement for left guard Wes Schweitzer, who was declared out of the game with a back injury. Ben Garland and Matt Gono are the likely candidates. It would be wise to see if Ryan Schraeder can play some guard if the game gets out of hand. With defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and rookie Vita Vea, the Bucs have an interior-line advantage no matter who's in the Falcons' lineup.
2. Jones, Coleman to play. Wide receiver Julio Jones (hip/ribs) and running back Tevin Coleman (groin) returned to practice Friday, and Quinn said they will play.
3. Schaub wants to return. Backup quarterback Matt Schaub, who's set to be an unrestricted free agent, wants to continue playing, but the team may need his $4 million salary slot to use it on a position player in 2019.
4. Where to watch, listen or stream. The Fox NFL crew of Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Jennifer Hale have the Falcons for the second week in a row.
5. Series history. This will be the 51st meeting. The Falcons lead the series 26-24 and have won the past four meetings.
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