The Atlanta Falcons (4-3) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3) on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in matchup between NFC South opponents at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay is a 1.5-point underdog. The over/under is 46.5 for the outing.
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TV channel: FOX
Falcons Insights
The Falcons are midde-of-the-pack this season in points scored (23.3 per game), ranking 13th in the NFL.
Through the air, Atlanta has been one of the most effective offenses in the NFL, ranking third in the NFL by generating 251.1 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 10th with 7.2 passing yards per attempt.
On the ground, the Falcons have amassed 837 total rushing yards (14th in NFL) and 4.7 rushing yards per attempt (10th).
Atlanta ranks 19th in the NFL in terms of third-down efficiency, with a mark of 38%. It is 24th in red-zone percentage at 50%.
Atlanta’s scoring defense has struggled this season, as it ranks 23rd in the league with 169 points allowed (24.1 per game).
When it comes to defending the pass, the Falcons are 15th in the NFL with 1,394 passing yards allowed (199.1 per game) and 14th in yards allowed per pass attempt (6.4).
Against the run, the Falcons’ defense has sputtered this season, as it ranks 25th in the league with 959 rushing yards allowed (137 per game).
Defensively, Atlanta is 30th in the NFL in third-down efficiency allowed (46.7%) and 12th in red-zone efficiency allowed (52.2%).
Buccaneers Insights
The Buccaneers’ offense has been clicking this season, as it ranks third in the league with 209 total points (29.9 per game).
Through the air, Tampa Bay ranks fifth in the NFL in passing yards with 1,738 (248.3 per game) and eighth in yards per attempt (7.4).
On the ground, the Buccaneers’ running game has been clicking this season, as it ranks seventh in the league with 946 total rushing yards (135.1 per game).
Tampa Bay ranks first in the NFL in third-down efficiency (50.6%) and eighth in red-zone efficiency (64.3%).
So far this year, Tampa Bay has had one of the bottom defenses in the league, ranking 29th in the NFL by giving up 26 points per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 31st in the NFL with 386 total yards allowed per contest.
When it comes to defending the pass, the Buccaneers are having trouble this season, with 1,778 passing yards allowed (29th in NFL). They rank 24th with 11 passing touchdowns allowed.
Against the run, the Buccaneers rank 20th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (924) and 22nd in rushing TDs allowed (eight).
Defensively, Tampa Bay ranks 19th in the NFL in terms of third-down efficiency allowed, with a mark of 37.2%. It is 13th in red-zone percentage allowed at 53.3%.
Falcons Leaders
Kirk Cousins completed 68.6% of his throws for the Falcons last week, putting up 232 passing yards plus one touchdown and two INTs. On the season as a whole, he has racked up 1,830 passing yards (66.9% completion percentage), 10 TDs, and seven picks..
On the ground, Bijan Robinson had 21 carries last week and produced 103 rushing yards (4.9 YPC) with one TD. He has 103 rushing attempts for 483 yards (4.7 YPC) and four touchdowns on the season, with 24 receptions for 201 yards as a receiver.
Tyler Allgeier carried the rock on five occasions last week and ran for 36 yards (7.2 YPC). His season numbers include 56 rushing attempts for 319 yards (5.7 YPC) and one score..
In the receiving game, Drake London had six catches (eight targets) for 63 yards and one TD last week. He has 44 receptions (62 targets) for 491 yards and five scores on the season.
Last week, Darnell Mooney was the target of eight passes, catching five of them for 46 yards. His season-long numbers include: 53 targets, 32 receptions, 414 yards, three TDs.
Kyle Pitts was on the receiving end of nine targets last week, hauling in seven for 65 yards. His season-long numbers include: 37 targets, 25 receptions, 328 yards, one TD.
On the other side of the ball, Matt Judon has collected 1.5 sacks this season to go along with two TFL and 23 tackles.
Buccaneers Leaders
Baker Mayfield has 18 TD throws and seven interceptions in seven games, completing 70.5% of his passes for 1,859 yards (265.6 per game).
With his legs, Mayfield has scored two touchdowns and accumulated 158 yards.
In seven games, Mike Evans has 26 catches for 335 yards (47.9 per game) and six TDs.
Bucky Irving has run for 351 yards (50.1 per game) and three scores in seven games.
Additionally, Irving has 13 receptions for 124 yards and zero touchdowns.
Through six games, Rachaad White has rushed for 227 yards (37.8 per game) and zero TDs.
In the passing game, White has scored two touchdowns, with 23 catches and 198 receiving yards.
Lavonte David has recorded one interception to go with 48 tackles, four TFL, three sacks, and four passes defended while suiting up for seven games with the Buccaneers.
The Buccaneers’ Zyon McCollum has collected 32 tackles and two interceptions in seven games.
On defense, Tykee Smith has been wreaking havoc, compiling two TFL, 32 tackles, and one interception for the Buccaneers.
For the Buccaneers, Jordan Whitehead has collected one TFL and 46 tackles in seven games.
Falcons Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Steelers |
L 18-10 |
FOX |
9/16/2024 |
at Eagles |
W 22-21 |
ESPN |
9/22/2024 |
Chiefs |
L 22-17 |
NBC |
9/29/2024 |
Saints |
W 26-24 |
FOX |
10/3/2024 |
Buccaneers |
W 36-30 |
Amazon Prime Video |
10/13/2024 |
at Panthers |
W 38-20 |
FOX |
10/20/2024 |
Seahawks |
L 34-14 |
FOX |
10/27/2024 |
at Buccaneers |
– |
FOX |
11/3/2024 |
Cowboys |
– |
FOX |
11/10/2024 |
at Saints |
– |
FOX |
11/17/2024 |
at Broncos |
– |
FOX |
12/1/2024 |
Chargers |
– |
CBS |
12/8/2024 |
at Vikings |
– |
FOX |
12/16/2024 |
at Raiders |
– |
ESPN |
12/22/2024 |
Giants |
– |
FOX |
TBD |
at Commanders |
– |
– |
TBD |
Panthers |
– |
– |
Buccaneers Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Commanders |
W 37-20 |
FOX |
9/15/2024 |
at Lions |
W 20-16 |
FOX |
9/22/2024 |
Broncos |
L 26-7 |
FOX |
9/29/2024 |
Eagles |
W 33-16 |
FOX |
10/3/2024 |
at Falcons |
L 36-30 |
Amazon Prime Video |
10/13/2024 |
at Saints |
W 51-27 |
FOX |
10/21/2024 |
Ravens |
L 41-31 |
ESPN |
10/27/2024 |
Falcons |
– |
FOX |
11/4/2024 |
at Chiefs |
– |
ESPN |
11/10/2024 |
49ers |
– |
FOX |
11/24/2024 |
at Giants |
– |
CBS |
12/1/2024 |
at Panthers |
– |
FOX |
12/8/2024 |
Raiders |
– |
CBS |
12/15/2024 |
at Chargers |
– |
FOX |
12/22/2024 |
at Cowboys |
– |
NBC |
12/29/2024 |
Panthers |
– |
CBS |
TBD |
Saints |
– |
– |
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