Even though it is only week three of the season, Tampa Bay is in a lot of trouble. Their passing game is non-existent, which has caused them to start the year with an 0-2 record. Things will not get any easier for the Buccaneers, who travel to face the Falcons on Thursday night for an NFC South content. Atlanta is 1-1, but has allowed the most yards in the entire NFL in their first two games. The Falcons will look to put the Buccaneers in a serious hole to start the season as we back them to win this game.
Falcons hope return home solves defensive struggles
Atlanta has allowed 472 yards in each of its first two games of the 2014 season. They were able to win one of those games, but fell to Cincinnati 24-10 in week two. Matt Ryan struggled in the loss to the Bengals, throwing three interceptions to just one touchdown. He completed just 24 passes out of 44 attempted. He needs to get back on track if Atlanta wants to win this game.
Buccaneers begin yet another season winless
For the second straight year, the Buccaneers have started the regular season without a win. Last year, the Bucs dropped their first eight games. This year, they have lost their first two contests and could very well begin 0-3. The passing game in Tampa Bay needs to get better as Josh McCown has already thrown three interceptions. The unit is averaging just 168.5 passing yards this season.
Even with a new head coach and a new quarterback, the Buccaneers have picked up where they left off last year. Atlanta still has yet to win back-to-back games since the end of the 2012 season. Both of these teams had disappointing 2013 seasons, but Atlanta should be better in 2014. We will drop 10 percent of our bankroll at SportsBetting.ag on Atlanta and the -6.5 (+100) spread as they win their second game of the season and drop Tampa Bay to an 0-3 start.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Lead arranger of news and injury reports for Rotoballer Hockey. Also did the news lead for NASCAR on the same site coming out of COVID.
Strategy and mapping out of various sports betting and sports articles for MyNHLTradeRumors and gambling.com.
Runs a hockey and fantasy hockey podcast that teaches fantasy hockey players how to improve their skills.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines..
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris has primarily focused on sports writing and fitness. On social media, he will answer any question in many different aspects. Even Chris's ability to wager on Entertainment and US Elections is well documented. He was able to predict Joe Biden's inevitable dip in approval rating below 40%.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a lot of places from DraftKings to USA Today and much more.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of amazing fantasy hockey championships from expert to high-stake leagues.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Do Not Think, Just Do.”
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network