Teams expected to battle for the NFC South title this season will clash when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Tampa Bay is coming off a 33-16 thrashing of the Philadelphia Eagles, while Atlanta slipped past the New Orleans Saints, 26-24. The Bucs (3-1), who are 3-0 in the conference, are looking to reach the NFL playoff bracket for the fifth season in a row. The Falcons (2-2), who are 2-0 in the conference, including 1-0 in the division, have not reached the playoffs since 2017. Receivers Trey Palmer (concussion) and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) are both out for the Buccaneers, as is tackle Luke Goedeke (concussion).
Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Falcons are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Buccaneers vs. Falcons odds, while the over-under for total points scored is 44, up a half-point from the opener. The Falcons are -138 money-line favorites (risk $138 to win $100) after opening at -125, while the Buccaneers are +117 underdogs. Before making any Falcons vs. Buccaneers picks, be sure to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Author : CBS Sports Staff
Publish date : 2024-10-03 21:43:25
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