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Falcons, Buccaneers to clash for first place in NFC South

In his first three seasons as Tampa Bay’s defensive coordinator and through his first four games as head coach, the Buccaneers have allowed about 84 rushing yards per game, a total of 4,470 yards that are nearly 600 fewer than any other team over a 53-game span. A week after getting gashed by the Chiefs, the Buccaneers (2-2) welcome the Atlanta Falcons (2-2), who are fourth in the NFL in rushing yards per game (168) and total rushing yards (672), on Sunday at 1 p.m.