Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Week Nine To-Do Checklist

Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) catches a touchdown pass over Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Brent Grimes (24) running back Charles Sims (34) during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) intercepts a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Rack Up Turnovers

The reputation of Winston is that while he’s a talented quarterback with plenty of potential, he has the potential to be a turnover machine in times, specifically with interceptions.

The Buccaneers as a whole are ninth in the NFL in giveaways with 12 with Winston being tied for third in the league in interceptions with nine. The Bucs offense has had at least one turnover in five of their six games played this season, including two games in which they totaled three or more and both of those games ended as losses for the Bucs.

The Falcons were only able to garner one turnover against the Bucs in week one which so happen to be an interception by corner Desmond Trufant. In this game however, the defense must crank up the emphasis on causing turnovers and the unit is coming off their third game of the season of not generating a turnover on defense. Here is a vulnerable enough opponent to change that dynamic and steal some possessions from Tampa Bay.

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