Pick Six’s Thursday newsletter is here! City The Chiefs may be out of playoff contention by this weekend. With the NFL season in its final 4 weeks, today we will focus on the playoff picture. In addition to the Chiefs’ elimination scenario, we will also look at the three teams which can clinch a playoff berth in the next week. No team has done so yet. Also, we’ve got our best picks and bets on tonight’s Falcons vs. Buccaneers matchup. Let’s get to the rundown. 1. Thursday night preview: Falcons vs Buccaneers picks and best bets
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Buccaneers and Panthers are tied at 7-6 in the NFC South. They can’t afford to lose this game against a Falcons squad that has lost its last eight games. Falcons are already out of the playoff race so there is nothing at stake for them. However, they could play spoiler by pulling off an upset.
Can the Bucs pull off the upset? Why the Falcons can win: The Falcons need to stop overthinking things and just give the ball to Bijan Robinson. Atlanta has won 3-2 games in which the Falcons’ star running back surpassed 140 yards. The Buccaneers’ defense, which has allowed the most receiving yards in the NFL to running backs against them, should make it easier to keep Robinson on the field. Atlanta needs to ensure Robinson is a focal point in both the running and passing game.Why the Buccaneers can win: With Baker Mayfield banged up, this is the perfect game for Tampa Bay to lean on its rushing attack. Bucky is back and the Buccaneers are at their best on the ground. The Falcons don’t do well against the run, as they allow 131 rush yards per game (lowest in the league). Mike Evans could be back for Tampa Bay. He’s been out the last six games due to a hamstring problem. If he plays, that’s a big boost. Evans has averaged 46.7 yards per catch in his three full games so far this season.
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