Falcons (4-3) Aim for Fourth Victory in Five Games Facing Buccaneers (4-3) in Key NFC South Clash

Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Atlanta teams up with Tampa Bay on Sunday at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, broadcast on FOX. Both Atlanta and Tampa Bay hold a record of four wins and three losses, with Atlanta slightly favored by two and a half points.

The historical series between the Falcons and Buccaneers is evenly matched at 31 victories each. In terms of odds this season, Atlanta has covered the spread in three out of seven games, whereas Tampa Bay has done so in four of seven. During their last encounter in October 2024, Atlanta triumphed over Tampa Bay 36-30 in an overtime clash.

In their most recent games, the Falcons suffered a 34-14 loss against the Seahawks, and the Buccaneers were defeated 41-31 by the Ravens. Atlanta's offense stands strong, ranking seventh across the NFL, fifth in passing plays, and holds the 15th position in scoring. Conversely, their defense is ranked 17th overall, 13th in passing, and 22nd in scoring.

The Buccaneers boast an impressive offensive ranking of fifth overall, seventh in passing, and fourth in scoring. However, their defense struggles, ranking 31st overall, 29th in passing, and 28th in scoring.

When it comes to turnover differentials, the Falcons face a disadvantage with a negative three, while the Buccaneers maintain a positive one.

Key players to keep an eye on include Kirk Cousins for Atlanta, who in a prior matchup against Tampa Bay threw 509 yards and four touchdowns, securing the win in overtime. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield from Tampa Bay has an impressive passer rating of 107.1, placing him fifth in the NFL, and has amassed 1,859 yards with 18 touchdowns this season.

A critical showdown will be Tampa Bay's rushing game against the 19th-ranked Atlanta run defense.

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