The Buccaneers had the best third-down offense in the NFL in 2024, converting on a team-record and league-leading 50.9% of their attempts. Josh Grizzard, who was tasked by former Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen with devising the third-down strategy for each game, has now succeeded Coen as the Bucs’ coordinator. Meanwhile, Atlanta’s defense struggled to get off the field on third down throughout the 2024 campaign, allowing a conversion rate of 45.3%. The Buccaneers’ ability to extend drives with third-down conversions could be a deciding factor if another shootout materializes on Sunday.