Atlanta, Georgia – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons are set to face off in a highly anticipated NFC South showdown on Thursday Night Football. Both teams are coming off impressive wins last week, with the Buccaneers defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 33-16 and the Falcons narrowly edging out the New Orleans Saints 26-24.
The Buccaneers, with a record of 3-1, are currently undefeated in the conference and aiming to secure a spot in the NFL playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. On the other hand, the Falcons, with a record of 2-2, have yet to reach the playoffs since 2017 and are looking to make a statement in their division.
Key players on both teams are dealing with injuries, with Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans nursing a knee/calf issue, while Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson and receiver Ray-Ray McCloud are both limited in practice with ankle injuries. Despite the challenges, both teams are ready to compete at their best.
The game is scheduled to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 8:15 p.m. ET, with the Falcons currently favored by 1.5 points. The over-under for total points scored is set at 43.5, with the Falcons listed as -125 money-line favorites and the Buccaneers as +106 underdogs.
This matchup is expected to be a high-stakes battle between two talented teams vying for divisional supremacy. Fans can look forward to an intense and thrilling game as both teams look to gain an edge in the competitive NFC South.