Week 15 begins with a pivotal NFC South matchup on “Thursday Night Football,” highlighting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they face off against the Atlanta Falcons.
Tampa has lost four of their last five outings after initially leading the NFC South but now risks missing the playoffs. With three divisional games left in the final four weeks, they must secure wins starting this Thursday.
The Falcons, on the other hand, have lost seven of their last eight games. They are not even positioned for a better draft pick due to having traded their first-round selection to the Rams during the last draft. With the current state of their team, they are likely playing for their futures rather than any playoff contention.
Where to watch Buccaneers vs. Falcons
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 11 | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Stream: Prime Video
- Odds: Buccaneers -4.5, O/U 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook
Key Storylines
- NFC South race: The Buccaneers and the Panthers are tied at 7-6, but Tampa holds the first-place spot due to tiebreaker rules.
- Injury returns for Buccaneers: The Bucs have key players like Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returning from injuries, potentially giving their offense the boost it needs.
- Falcons in disarray: After a promising start, Atlanta’s season has fallen apart, leading to speculation about possible changes in coaching if they can’t improve.
Buccaneers vs. Falcons prediction, pick Despite the Buccaneers’ recent struggles, they appear better positioned to win this matchup against a faltering Falcons team.
Pick: Buccaneers 24, Falcons 13 | (Tampa Bay -4.5, Under 44.5)
