Freeman, Lynch must step up against Falcons

Freeman, Lynch must step up against Falcons

Published Dec. 3, 2010 9:12 a.m. ET

By SCOTT REYNOLDS
PewterReport.com


Football is the ultimate team sport, but two Buccaneers must rise to the occasion if 7-4 Tampa Bay is to have any chance of beating 9-2 Atlanta at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.

In what will be a throwback game for the Buccaneers, who will be wearing the Creamsicle orange-and-white Bucco Bruce uniforms from yesteryear, the play of quarterback Josh Freeman and free safety Corey Lynch could determine the outcome.

Freeman has been the driving force for Tampa Bay's seven victories this season. He has completed 194 of 327 passes (59.3 percent) for 2,261 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions and an 89.3 QB rating.

The Bucs are the youngest team in the NFL. When Freeman plays well and they win the turnover margin, Tampa Bay has emerged victorious. However, when Freeman doesn

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