There were no major surprises about the Falcons’ inactives which included:

Safety Sharrod Neasman, running back Tevin Coleman, cornerback C.J. Goodwin, guard Wes Schweitzer, tight end Jacob Tamme, defensive end Dwight Freeney and defensive tackle Ra’Shede Hageman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

4 – Ryan Griffin

22 – Doug Martin

32 – Jacquizz Rodgers

66 – Leonard Wester

77 – Caleb Benenoch

89 – Russell Shepard

98 – Clinton McDonald

Falcons Lineup Changes:

81 Austin Hooper will start at TE in place of 83 Jacob Tamme

Buccaneers Lineup Changes

43 Peyton Barber will start at RB in place of 22 Doug Martin

97 Akeem Spence will start at DT in place of 98 Clinton McDonald

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