Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for Thursday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football in an NFC South clash. Can Bijan Robinson and the Falcons outlast Baker Mayfield and the Bucs on TNF? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Buccaneers vs. Falcons.
Matt McCuen - October 3, 2024, 9:48 AM EDT
5 minTampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for Thursday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Mercedes Benz Stadium will be the site for this NFC South affair.
While it is only Week 5, tonight’s game is crucial for both teams. Tampa enters the contest atop the division with a record of 3-1. Todd Bowles' team won the division a season ago, and is the current betting favorite to repeat.
The Bucs blew out the Philadelphia Eagles last week at home. Tampa's lone loss came in Week 3 at home against the Denver Broncos. The following two weeks are crucial for Tampa as they play the Falcons and Saints on the road.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: October 3, 2024
- Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Odds
- Spread: Buccaneers +1.5 (-115), Falcons -1.5 (-105)
- Total Odds: O 37 (-110), U 37 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Buccaneers (+105), Falcons (-125)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction
Former first-overall pick Baker Mayfield leads the Bucs' offense. Mayfield has revived his career in Tampa, throwing for 984 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions this season.
Former Oregon standout Bucky Irving leads the squad, rushing for 203 yards and one touchdown.
Chris Godwin has been Mayfield's favorite target. The veteran leads the team with 322 yards and three touchdowns.
Tampa ranks 9th in points allowed per game (19.5).
Atlanta enters this contest after a thrilling Sunday win over the New Orleans Saints. Kicker Younghoe Koo drilled a 58-yard field goal as time expired to seal the win.
The victory improved the Falcons record to 2-2. With a win tonight, Atlanta would take first place in the NFC South.
First-year head coach Raheem Morris takes over a talented Falcons roster that has underachieved the past few seasons. The Falcons have not reached the playoffs since 2017, their last winning season. Atlanta is still in search of their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins leads the Atlanta offense. Cousins has thrown for 864 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions.
Second-year running back Bjian Robinson leads the backfield with 224 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Darnell Mooney has been the favorite target of Cousins, racking up 225 yards and one touchdown.
Atlanta has allowed 21.3 PPG, ranking 14th in the NFL.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick
We will fade the public dog and ride the home team tonight.
Tampa Bay has one of the worst defenses against the run, allowing 131.5 yards per game on the ground.
Robinson and Allgeier will see a heavy workload early in this game, which will open up the play-action game for Atlanta.
Atalanta will control the pace of this game, and the Falcons will hold the advantage at home on a short week tonight.
Pick: Atlanta Falcons ML -125 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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