Buccaneers vs. Falcons: Everything You Need To Know

TAMPA, FL – In the midst of a below-average season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to celebrate their glory days during its Ring of Honor celebration.

Jon Gruden, who led Tampa Bay to its first Super Bowl championship in 2002, will be inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. The ceremony will take place during the Bucs’ Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons while Gruden is in town for the game’s Monday Night Football broadcast.

While the Buccaneers have played better since their Week 9 loss against the New Orleans Saints, it has not translated over to the win column in their last three games. In last week’s 24-21 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Bucs scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to tie the game but could not stop Detroit at the end, giving up a field goal in the last minute.

The Falcons are flying high after topping NFC South-leading New Orleans last week 20-17. With their remaining games against all three NFC South foes, the Falcons control their destiny to capture first place in the division.

Here’s everything you need to know for the Buccaneers vs. Falcons Week 15 matchup:

Kickoff: Monday, Dec. 18 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern

TV, Radio and Online: WMOR (Tampa Bay area), ESPN, Buccaneers Radio Network, Buccaneers.com

Location: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa

Point Spread: The Falcons are favored by 6 to 6.5 points in the lines listed on Oddssharks.com

Records and Standings: The Bucs enter the week in fourth place in the NFC South with a 4-8 record (0-3 division). The Falcons enter the week in third place in the NFC South with an 8-5 record (2-1 division).

Tickets: Tickets for the Buccaneers vs. Lions game start at $55 and are available online at http://www.buccaneers.com/tickets/individual.html.

Parking and Directions: Click here for directions to Raymond James Stadium and click here for the Raymond James Stadium parking map.

Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in all stadium parking lots. Tailgaters can only occupy one spot and saving spaces is not permitted. Tailgating can only take place directly behind each fan’s own vehicle without blocking other spots, walkways or aisles.

Clear Bag Policy: The following bags are permitted into Raymond James Stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
• This is the size of a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags
• All bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium
• All items left unattended outside the gates will be disposed
• Approved bags must be carried when approaching the lines prior to entry
• Prohibited bags include coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags

Prohibited items: The following items are prohibited at Raymond James Stadium:

• Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen
• Any item that can be used as a missile
• Backpacks, duffel bags or large bags
• Bags or cases not approved in accordance with the Clear Bag Policy
• Cameras longer than 12 inches, including the body, lens and filter
• Camera bags and binocular cases
• Cans and bottles
• Coolers
• Fireworks
• Food and drinks
• Glass
• Horns and lasers
• Illegal drugs
• Pets (service animals are permitted)
• Recreational balls
• Seat cushions
• Sticks, poles, camera/selfie sticks or extenders
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems and radio-controlled model aircraft or drones
• Video cameras
• Weapons

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