Buccaneers and Falcons Set for High-Stakes NFC South Clash
Tampa Bay seeks to maintain division lead as Atlanta aims to capitalize on home-field advantage in Thursday Night Football showdown.
- The Buccaneers, currently leading the NFC South, are looking for more consistency on offense, with quarterback Baker Mayfield on track for a strong season.
- Rookie running back Bucky Irving has been a standout for Tampa Bay, leading the team in rushing yards in three of the first four games.
- The Falcons, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, are striving to improve their offensive output and are keen to leverage their home-field advantage.
- Atlanta's defense, known for its bend-but-don't-break style, needs to increase its sack and turnover rates to be more effective.
- ESPN's Matchup Predictor gives the Falcons a slight edge with a 52.1% chance of winning against the Buccaneers in this pivotal divisional game.