Buccaneers and Falcons Set to Face Off in NFC South Matchup as Week Five Kicks Off in the NFL
Week five in the NFL kicks off on Thursday night with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) facing the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) in an NFC South matchup. The teams split their series
Game outlook
Week five in the NFL kicks off on Thursday night with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) facing the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) in an NFC South matchup. The teams split their series last year with one win each. The game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA at 8:15 ET. Atlanta is currently favored to win, opening at -3 but the line has shifted to Atlanta -1.5. Stay tuned for exciting action on the field as these two teams battle it out.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buccaneers +105 | Falcons -125
Spread: Buccaneers +1.5 (-110) | Falcons -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 43.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 56%.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Todd Bowles is currently in his third season as the head coach of the Buccaneers, with a 3-1 record so far. Despite a somewhat average record, his team has managed to win back-to-back division titles. The Bucs are currently 3-1 in the 2024 season, with notable wins over the Lions and Eagles but suffered a surprising loss to the Broncos. Despite leading the NFC South, the sports betting market doesn't seem to be giving much respect to Tampa, pricing them at just +200 to win the division. Baker Mayfield has been performing well as the quarterback, with Chris Godwin leading in receiving yards and Bucky Irving leading in rushing yards. Defensively, the team ranks ninth in points against per game, but their rushing defense has been weak. In terms of injuries, Mike Evans and Antoine Winfield Jr. did not practice on Monday. Overall, the Buccaneers are ranked 15 in offense, 16 in defense, and have a 3-1 record in the current season.