The Bucs made one big lineup change against the Vikings, benching starting LG Ted Larsen for Jeremy Zuttah. Larsen had struggled after spraining his ankle in the third preseason game against the Patriots. Zuttah made nine starts last season, eight of them at Authentic Brandon Jacobs Jersey Blue center. His Brandon Jacobs Jersey White versatility also has been a curse because the Bucs know he can back up at all five offensive line positions. But against the Vikings Sunday, Zuttah played well, providing the key block for LeGarrette Blount's game-winning 4-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds remaining.PLAYER NOTES--LT James Lee has an knee injury and did not practice Thursday.--LB Quincy Black did not practice again Thursday due to an ankle injury, but the Bucs still are hopeful he can play Sunday against Atlanta.--LB Dekoda Watson could make his second start on the strong side if Quincy Black is unable to play against the Falcons.--TE Kellen Winslow (knee) returned to practice Thursday and will play against the Falcons.--DE Tim Crowder has a calf injury and did not practice Thursday.GAME PLAN The Bucs believe they are finally off the snide after getting the offense cranked up in the second half comeback over the Minnesota Vikings last week.It all started with RB LeGarrette Blount, whose 27-yard touchdown run around right end on the second play of the third quarter sparked the Bucs' offense.Quarterback Josh Freeman said that might be what the Bucs' offense needed to get going this season.I think it could (carry over), Freeman said. You never know but you prepare to go out and play complete games. That was the first time all year that we were rolling like we know we can. That really reminds you how we played late last season, having LeGarrette Blount rolling and getting the ball out to our play-makers and having an all-around great effort by everybody.When we get the running game going, a lot of things happen. The play-calling from a defensive standpoint might have to change. Say they're playing a two-high shell, more of a pass-stopper for defense. As soon as you get Blount running, that causes eight-man boxes and opens things up on the outside, creating one-on-ones. Eli Manning Authentic Jersey Also, to the d-line, it slows down their pass rush.Defensively, the Bucs will make one adjustment that will carry into Sunday's game. Rookie LB Mason Foster will remain on the field during passing downs and wear the helmet transmitter. The Bucs benched strong-side LB Quincy Black in the second half at Minnesota for poor play and an ankle injury. Even if Black returns, look for Foster to stay on the field for his tackling ability, although it's likely he could struggle in pass coverage.It wasn't his best half. I'm not going to sit Authentic Eli Manning Jersey here and act like it was all because he had the bad ankle or bad leg, Morris said of Black. He had to come out because he couldn't move the way he had to move. That's why he came out of the game. We've got to get him healthy.The Bucs will try to get pressure on Falcons QB Matt Ryan, who has thrown more than a few interceptions at Raymond James Stadium.Mike Mularkey does a great job with his offense mixing the run and the pass, Morris said. He is a timing and rhythm thrower. If you can get to him, you can mess up his timing and rhythm a little bit. We got to him in the past before. Hopefully we'll see some results.MATCHUPS TO WATCH Falcons WR Roddy White vs. Bucs CB Aqib Talib. White is the Falcons' No. 1 receiver and draws Talib into another premier matchup. Talib allowed White to have 11 catches and no TDs last year vs. the Bucs.--Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez vs. Bucs CB Ronde Giants Eli Manning Jersey Barber. Some Bucs' players Authentic Ben Roethlisberger Jersey joked this matchup was Old on old. Indeed, the 15-year vets still have Permier Eli Manning Jersey something left in the tank, especially Gonzalez, who moved to fifth on the all-time Official Eli Manning Jersey receiving list.Copyright (C) 2011 The Sports Xchange. All Rights Reserved.
