KEY MATCHUPS

1Falcons LG Jalen Mayfield vs. Bucs DT Ndamukong Suh: Rookies Mayfield and Drew Dalman made their NFL debuts in the opener Sunday against the Eagles. As expected, they both struggled and committed false-start penalties. Coach Arthur Smith said “all things are on the table at left guard” for this week, though Mayfield will get the start again. Suh continues to play at a high level and has Vita Vea next to him. Vea also requires a double-team on some plays. Vea came back after suffering an ankle injury in the fifth game last season and helped the Bucs on their playoff run to the Super Bowl title.

2Falcons CB Isaiah Oliver vs. Bucs WR Antonio Brown: Brown got loose against the Cowboys for five catches for 121 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown catch, in the Bucs’ season opener. Brown, who played out of the slot, had the key touchdown catch in the Bucs’ 31-27 win over the Falcons on Dec. 20 Mercedes-Benz Stadium last season. Nickel back Oliver will have his hands full with Brown.

3Falcons RB Mike Davis vs. Bucs LB Lavonte David: Davis, who had 15 rushes and was targeted six times in the passing game, is a key cog in the attack. Davis had 77 scrimmage yards (49 rush, 23 receiving) in Week 1 against the Eagles. He had eight catches for 74 yards in his only career game at Tampa Bay last season with the Panthers. David, who’s in his 10th season in the NFL, had 11 tackles against the Cowboys. David has had at least 101 tackles in eight of his previous nine seasons.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter, PHOTOS BY MARK LOMOGLIO/AP darryl.ledbetter@ajc.com Bucs linebacker Lavonte David, in his 10th season in the NFL, had 11 tackles against the Cowboys. He has had at least 101 tackles in eight of his previous nine seasons.

Antonio Brown had five catches for 121 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown, in the Bucs’ season-opening win over the Cowboys.