{"id":1397251,"date":"2025-09-07T13:19:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T12:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&#038;p=1397251"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:23:23","slug":"atlanta-falcons-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-predictions-stats-tips-team-news","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/atlanta-falcons-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-predictions-stats-tips-team-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers \u2014 predictions, stats, tips &#038; team news"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"game-info\">Game Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matchup:<\/strong> Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Sunday 7 September 2025, 18:00 BST (UK, Europe\/London)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-watch\">Why Watch (and What to Expect)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New look Atlanta Falcons offence led by Michael Penix under centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tampa Bay Buccaneers bring dynamic weapons but travel as underdogs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matchup features two of the division&#8217;s most prolific wide receivers: Drake London (ATL) vs Mike Evans (TB).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both sides refresh schemes\u2014Raheem Morris continues as Atlanta head coach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This NFC South clash could set the early tone for a congested division.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"predictions\">Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moneyline lean:<\/strong> The editorial edge tilts to the <strong>Falcons<\/strong> at home\u2014upgrades at quarterback and offensive continuity provide stability, while Tampa Bay will test their new-look secondary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total lean (Over\/Under):<\/strong> The last four Falcons\u2013Bucs matchups averaged 51+ points; both teams project to play with pace but with some early season rust, a measured lean to the <strong>Over<\/strong> is noted if tempo holds up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Player angles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drake London profiles as a high-volume target (100 rec, 1271 yards in 2024)\u2014look for 7+ receptions given his historical production versus zone and improved QB in Penix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baker Mayfield threw for 4500 yards and 41 TDs in 2024; expect him to test the Falcons&#8217; new secondary\u2014Mike Evans is always live for 70+ yards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bijan Robinson rushed for 1456 yards (4.8 per carry, 14 TDs in 2024); with Carlos Washington Jr. now practice squad only, Robinson is in line for bell-cow usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"rg wp-block-paragraph\">18+ | BeGambleAware.org | Please bet responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"sq-top-tips sq-nfl-top-tips\">\n\t\t            <div class=\"sq-top-tips__head\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"sq-top-tips__head-title\">Tip of the day<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"sq-top-tips__content sq-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"sq-top-tip sq-accordion__item\">\n                    <label class=\"sq-top-tip__info sq-accordion__label\">\n                        <input hidden type=\"checkbox\" class=\"sq-accordion__opener-input\" checked>\n                        <span class=\"sq-top-tip__info-box\">\n                            <span>ATL v TB<\/span>\n                            <time class=\"sq-top-tip__date\">\n                                <span class=\"sq-top-tip__time\">\n                                    7 Sep 18:00                                <\/span>\n                            <\/time>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span class=\"sq-top-tip__title sq-accordion__opener\">Falcons win + Bijan Robinson 77.5+ rush yards + Drake London anytime TD<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"sq-accordion__animation\">\n                            <div class=\"sq-accordion__animation-wrapper\">\n                                <div class=\"sq-accordion__frame\">\n                                    <div class=\"sq-top-tip__content sq-accordion__content\">\n                                        <blockquote class=\"sq-top-tip__quote\">\n                                            <q>Falcons vs Buccaneers | Atlanta home opener \u2014 new QB, versatile weapons.<\/q>\n                                        <\/blockquote>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sq-top-tip__buttons\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sq-top-tip__buttons-text\">Best Odds<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sq-btn sq-btn--image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sq-btn__icon\" style=\"background: #0e4c40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/04\/29203621\/paddypower.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sq-btn__odd\">5.09\/1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/media.paddypower.com\/redirect.aspx?pid=17742046&#038;lpid=86&#038;bid=1549\" target=\"_blank\" data-placement=\"nfl-betting-tips\" data-rating=\"8.5\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"cta\" class=\"sq-btn sq-btn--secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlace bet\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t            \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"sq-top-tip__tc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sq-top-tip__tc-text\">\n\t\t\t\t18+ | T&amp;C\u2019s Apply | begambleaware.org\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bet-builder\">Bet Builder Ideas&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Falcons win + Over 43.5 points + Bijan Robinson TD\u2014leverages Atlanta&#8217;s play-action attack and favourable divisional trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baker Mayfield 2+ passing TDs + Mike Evans 60+ receiving yards\u2014Buccaneers expected to air it out in catch-up script.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build custom NFL bet builders with <a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paddy Power<\/a> or <a href=\"\/en\/go\/sky-bet?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Bet<\/a> for tailored markets and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-stats-trends\">Key Stats &amp; Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2024 H2H: Falcons swept the Bucs 2\u20130, average margin 5.5 points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both teams averaged 61.5 total points in their 2024 clashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five straight meetings decided by 7 or fewer points; expect another close finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"head-to-head\">Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last 5 head-to-head meetings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>27 Oct 2024: Buccaneers 26\u201331 Falcons (ATL win, +5 margin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 Oct 2024: Falcons 36\u201330 Buccaneers (ATL win, +6 margin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 Dec 2023: Falcons 25\u201329 Buccaneers (TB win, +4 margin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22 Oct 2023: Buccaneers 13\u201316 Falcons (ATL win, +3 margin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-scoring series; past four games exceeded 50+ points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-matchups\">Key Matchups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drake London (ATL) vs Jamel Dean (TB): London\u2019s 1271 yds\/100 rec in 2024 face a physical corner; London has bested TB\u2019s coverage with consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bijan Robinson (ATL) vs Bucs front: With the Falcons\u2019 RB depth thinned to practice squad behind Bijan, volume is projected early and often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mike Evans (TB) vs A.J. Terrell Jr. (ATL): Evans, off 1004 yds\/11 TDs 14 GP, is always a deep threat against a zone-heavy Falcons backfield led by Terrell (6 passes defended in &#8217;24).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"player-watch\">Player Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bijan Robinson (ATL):<\/strong> Featured back, 1456 yards &amp; 14 TDs in 2024; should be Atlanta\u2019s primary weapon, particularly with turnover at RB2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drake London (ATL):<\/strong> WR1; 100 rec in 2024; reliable across the route tree and a key red-zone mismatch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Penix (ATL):<\/strong> QB in system after 775 yards, 2 TDs through five games last season; will need to show game management vs a pressure-based Bucs D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baker Mayfield (TB):<\/strong> Bucs\u2019 QB coming off career highs; stretches the field, but will test a new-look Atlanta secondary early and often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bucky Irving (TB):<\/strong> Dual-threat RB, 1122 rush yards and significant passing-game involvement ( 207 rush attempts in rookie year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mike Evans (TB):<\/strong> 1004 yds &amp; 11 TDs in 14 games last year; vital deep and red-zone target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"injuries-transactions\">Injuries &amp; Transactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atlanta:<\/strong> Bralen Trice (DE) placed on IR (out); key practice squad additions (Ronnie Perkins on DE, Simeon Barrow Jr. as DL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tampa Bay:<\/strong> Dennis Houston (WR), Jack Henderson (SAF), Ben Scott (G), Luke Haggard (T) all added to practice squad for depth; no starters reported lost to IR in the last week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor final inactives and late-breaking moves before kickoff for the complete list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"x-factors\">X-Factors &amp; Tactical Angles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can Atlanta\u2019s upgraded OL (practice squad bolstered, key recent signings) protect Michael Penix from Vita Vea-led Bucs interior rush?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both D-lines replenished depth: expect heavy pressure, especially early as OL units gel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pace: Both sides have shown they\u2019ll push the tempo, especially after big plays and turnovers\u2014could lead to a higher point total if execution is crisp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special teams: Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin (93.8% FG in 2024) may be edge if game is close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"sq-toplist\">\n        <div class=\"sq-toplist__items\">\n\t\t\t    <div\n            class=\"sq-toplist__item\"\n            data-entity-id=\"1381348\"\n            data-offer-id=\"1381453\"\n    >\n\t\t        <div class=\"sq-toplist__item-container\">\n            <div class=\"sq-toplist__offer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"Paddy Power\"data-placement=\"nfl\" data-rating=\"9.0\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"logo\" class=\"sq-toplist__logo\" style=\"background:#115945\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/04\/29203621\/paddypower.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Paddypower Logo\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"sq-toplist__offer-box\">\n                    <span class=\"sq-toplist__bookmaker\">\n                        <a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"Paddy Power\"data-placement=\"nfl\" data-rating=\"9.0\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"brand_name\">Paddy Power<\/a>                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sq-toplist__offer-title is-tablet-visible\">\n                        <a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"Paddy Power\"data-placement=\"nfl\" data-rating=\"9.0\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"offer\">Bet \u00a310 Get \u00a35 In Free Bets<\/a>                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <span class=\"sq-toplist__offer-title is-mobile-visible\">\n                    <a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"Paddy Power\"data-placement=\"nfl\" data-rating=\"9.0\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"offer\">Bet \u00a310 Get \u00a35 In Free Bets<\/a>                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sq-toplist__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"Paddy Power\"data-placement=\"nfl\" data-rating=\"9.0\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"cta\" class=\"sq-btn sq-btn--secondary sq-btn--full\">Claim Offer<\/a>                <div class=\"sq-rating\">\n                    <span class=\"sq-rating__text\">Our Score<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sq-rating__value\">9.0<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/paddy-power-bonus\/\" class=\"sq-review-link\">\n                    <span>Read our review<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <ul class=\"sq-toplist__features\">\n                            <li class=\"sq-toplist__features-item\">Enhanced Offers<\/li>\n                            <li class=\"sq-toplist__features-item\">Exceptional Mobile App<\/li>\n                            <li class=\"sq-toplist__features-item\">Fun Social Media Content<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t            <div class=\"sq-toplist__item-tc\"><p>#AD 18+ New customer offer. 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Pace and efficiency may be inconsistent in Week 1 but Atlanta\u2019s continuity at home leans as the small, data-backed edge.<br>18+ | BeGambleAware.org | Please bet responsibly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game Info Why Watch (and What to Expect) Tips &amp; Predictions Moneyline lean: The editorial edge tilts to the Falcons at home\u2014upgrades at quarterback and offensive continuity provide stability, while Tampa Bay will test their new-look secondary. Total lean (Over\/Under): The last four Falcons\u2013Bucs matchups averaged 51+ points; both teams project to play with pace&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":427,"featured_media":1397252,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Falcons host Buccaneers in an NFC South Week 1 clash. 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