In Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons game promises to be an exciting contest. Both teams are coming off wins: the Buccaneers had a strong victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, winning 33-16, while the Falcons narrowly beat the New Orleans Saints 26-24.
Historically, the Buccaneers have a slight advantage in their rivalry, winning 31 out of 61 games against the Falcons, but Atlanta has taken two of the last three encounters.
This game is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8:15 PM ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans can watch it live on Amazon Prime Video or stream it on NFL Game Pass.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Probable Line-Up And Best Bets
As both teams compete for a better position in the NFC South, analysts expect the Buccaneers to start Baker Mayfield at quarterback. Key players like wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, linebacker Lavonte David, and defensive tackle Vita Vea will back him.
The Falcons are likely to start Kirk Cousins at quarterback, supported by running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, and cornerback A.J. Terrell.
Current betting odds give the Falcons a slight edge, favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under set at 43.5 points. Some betting options include picking the Buccaneers as underdogs, betting on Kirk Cousins to throw more than one interception (he has four this season), and wagering on the total points to be under 43.5 due to strong defenses and the intensity of divisional games.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Key Players To Watch Out For
For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield has passed for 984 yards this season with a 70.5% completion rate, 8 touchdowns, and only 2 interceptions. Chris Godwin leads the team in receiving with 322 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Bucky Irving has added 203 rushing yards and a touchdown.
On the Falcons’ side, the star player Kirk Cousins has 864 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, completing 64.7% of his passes. Darnell Mooney is a key target with 225 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Bijan Robinson leads the rushing game with 224 yards and a touchdown on 55 carries.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Injury Update Before The Game
Both teams are dealing with injuries heading into the game. For the Buccaneers, Mike Evans missed practice due to knee and calf issues, while Antoine Winfield Jr. is questionable with a foot injury. Calijah Kancey and Luke Goedeke are also questionable with undisclosed injuries.
Troy Andersen missed practice with a knee injury, and Bijan Robinson had limited participation in practice due to a hamstring issue on the Falcons’ side. Ray-Ray McCloud and Kaleb McGary also had limited participation because of ankle and knee injuries, respectively.
This upcoming Week 5 game promises to be a hard-fought battle. Expect a physical game that may be lower-scoring, influenced by the performances of both quarterbacks and standout players on each team.
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