The Atlanta Falcons aim to complete a sweep over their NFC South Division rivals as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday afternoon. Both teams enter the matchup with a record of 4-3. The Falcons suffered a 34-14 defeat against the Seahawks in Week 7, while the Buccaneers fell to the Ravens 41-31 at home on Monday night. The last encounter between the two teams occurred in Week 5, where the Falcons secured a thrilling 36-30 victory at home.
The game is set for kickoff at Raymond James Stadium at 1 p.m. ET. The latest odds show Atlanta as a 2.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 45.5 points. The Falcons are currently at -135 on the money line, meaning a $135 bet would win $100, whereas the Buccaneers are listed as +115 underdogs. For insights on betting predictions and strategies, fans can refer to the NFL predictions provided by a reputable computer model.
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Tampa Bay faces challenges heading into the game, particularly due to injuries to top receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Evans is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during the Ravens game, and Godwin is also expected to miss significant time with an ankle injury. Despite these setbacks, quarterback Baker Mayfield remains a promising force for the Buccaneers, having thrown for 1,859 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
On the Falcons’ side, quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming off a remarkable performance where he threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns in the previous matchup against the Buccaneers. Key running back Bijan Robinson has also been instrumental in recent games, rushing for 198 yards and three touchdowns over the last two outings.
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