Week 5 kicks off with an NFC South rivalry, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Atlanta Falcons on “Thursday Night Football.” Come chat with us in our open thread.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons will kick off Week 5 on “Thursday Night Football” in a battle between NFC South rivals. These team’s battles have been fairly even over their 61-game histories, with the Buccaneers holding a 31-30 edge, while the Falcons have won two of the last three.
The Buccaneers are 3-1 on the season, with their only loss (to the Broncos) following their win over the Detroit Lions—a common theme with Lions opponents this season—and they are coming off a convincing 33-16 win over the Eagles. Meanwhile, the Falcons are 2-2 on the season, falling to the Steelers and Chiefs, while also beating the Eagles, and most recently beating the Saints.
Betting line and pick for the game
Atlants is a slight favorite in this game and the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook have set the betting line at Falcons -1.5 points.
This is a pivotal game for both teams as the winner will take a seat at the top of the division and will potentially hold an important tie-breaker. Divisional battles can be tricky, and this game will likely come down to quarterback play. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has flashed at times this season but Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has been stellar each week, which is why I’m siding with Tampa Bay.
Prediction: Buccaneers 24-21
Here’s how to watch tonight’s game:
Buccaneers at Falcons
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
TV (stream): Amazon Prime
Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, and Kaylee Hartung (field reporter)
Additional online Streaming: NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube, NFL+ Premium
Enjoy the game and come chat with us in the comments!
