Overview
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will strive to regain their winning spirit as they face off against the Atlanta Falcons in a significant NFC South clash on Thursday Night Football. Atlanta recently suffered a 37-9 defeat at the hands of Seattle, while Tampa Bay fell 24-20 to the New Orleans Saints.
Team Records
- Falcons: 4-9 (2-5 on the road)
- Buccaneers: 7-6 (3-3 at home)
Injury Reports: Receiver Drake London (knee) is out for the Falcons. Mike Evans (collarbone) is active for Tampa Bay and returns after a lengthy absence, while tight end Cade Otton (knee) is now inactive.
Matchup Details
Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Betting Odds:
- Spread: Tampa Bay -5.5 at DraftKings
- Over/Under: 43.5 points
Game Predictions: According to SportsLine, the advanced model projects over 46 combined points scored and identifies which side of the spread to favor based on over 50% simulation success.
Player Insights
Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers’ quarterback, has demonstrated solid performance this season, completing 61.6% of passes for 2,722 yards and 20 touchdowns in 13 games. His favorite target, rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, has 54 receptions for 806 yards and six touchdowns this season.
Conversely, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to lead the Falcons after Michael Penix Jr. (knee) was ruled out for the season. His standout play includes completing 84 of 138 passes for 845 yards and three touchdowns in six games.
One of the key offensive players for Atlanta is Bijan Robinson, a running back with impressive rushing stats this season.
Conclusion
For all predictions and further insights, be sure to check out the latest updates on SportsLine and consider betting options such as Mayfield going over 19.5 completions at DraftKings.
