NFL Week 5 Player Props: Buccaneers vs. Falcons Best Anytime TD Picks

NFL Week 5 Player Props: Buccaneers vs. Falcons Best Anytime TD Picks

Buccaneers vs. Falcons Start Time and Where to Watch

• Date: October 9, 2022
• Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
• Where to Watch: FOX

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The Falcons evened their record in Week 4 by defeating the Cleveland Browns at home 23-20 after losing their first two games of the season. QB Marcus Mariota completed 7 of 19 throws for 139 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in what appeared to be a careless offensive performance overall; to put things kindly.  As they travel to the rival Buccaneers, with whom they are tied for first place in the NFC South, the Falcons seek to extend their winning streak.

Having spent the whole week practicing in Miami due to Hurricane Ian's aftermath, Tampa Bay is coming off a difficult week that included a 41-31 loss to quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. A mishandled kickoff return at the beginning of the game gave the Chiefs an immediate opportunity to score, which they took advantage of with a touchdown, and they never looked back.

Can they bounce back strong in this one? Let’s take a look at a few players I think will have an impact on the game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Best Anytime TD Picks

Anytime Touchdown Scorer - Leonard Fournette (-165)

Tom Brady, did excel on offense last week despite the loss, completing 39-for-52 for 385 yards and 3 touchdowns, but the running game never got going, totaling just 3 yards during the entire game. As for Fournette, he finished the day with an abysmal -4 yards. 

He did, however, connect with Brady through the air for his first touchdown of the season. I like for Fournette to get back rolling on the ground in this one, and for Brady to look for his RB1 early and often.

Anytime Touchdown Scorer - Marcus Mariota (+250)

With two rushing touchdowns on the season already, Mariota nearly has run for as many TDs as he’s thrown (3). Averaging 3.2 yards per carry, Mariota has had to escape from the backfield on numerous occasions almost every game, and I think we see a similar result with his Buccaneers pass rush. 

I also expect Mariota to be frustrated by one of the best NFC secondary's in the league, and for him to have to rely on his legs to make plays happen. Look for Mariota to find pay dirt in this one once again.

Buccaneers vs., Falcons Anytime TD Picks

• Leonard Fournette (-165) (Bet $165 to win $100)
• Marcus Mariota (+250) (Bet $100 to win $250)

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