{"id":1510256,"date":"2026-10-28T11:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/falcons-vs-buccaneers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T11:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:05:07","slug":"falcons-vs-buccaneers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/falcons-vs-buccaneers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons vs Buccaneers Prediction &#038; Tips: Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tampa Bay have run for 1,025 yards and Atlanta for 979, and Tampa Bay rate 73.6 through the air \u2014 the lowest figure in the NFL. 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Editorial pick<\/span>\n<h2 class=\"sqp__ttl\">Falcons vs Buccaneers: our editor&#8217;s props<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sqp__sub\" data-props=\"2\">Two editor&#8217;s calls on this game, alongside the live Signal numbers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sqp__crests\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/ATL.png\" alt=\"Falcons\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\">\n<span class=\"sqp__at\">AT<\/span>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/TB.png\" alt=\"Buccaneers\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\">\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"sqp__h3\">Our props<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sqp__list\">\n<div class=\"sqp__row\" data-market=\"Player prop\" data-selection=\"Bijan Robinson 75+ rushing yards\" data-read=\"\">\n<div><span class=\"sqp__mkt\">Player prop<\/span><span class=\"sqp__pk\">Bijan Robinson 75+ rushing yards<\/span><span class=\"sqp__why\">Atlanta run for 4.75 a carry. Tampa Bay concede 3.58, among the five best run defences in the league.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__pr\"><span class=\"sqp__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<span class=\"o\">&#9734;&#9734;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sqp__lab\">3\/5 confidence<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__row\" data-market=\"Total\" data-selection=\"Under 43.5 points\" data-read=\"\">\n<div><span class=\"sqp__mkt\">Total<\/span><span class=\"sqp__pk\">Under 43.5 points<\/span><span class=\"sqp__why\">Tampa Bay rate 73.6 through the air, the lowest in the NFL, and have conceded 22 sacks.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__pr\"><span class=\"sqp__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<span class=\"o\">&#9734;&#9734;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sqp__lab\">3\/5 confidence<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sqp__foot\">An editorial call, not a Signal model output. 18+ | BeGambleAware.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Buccaneers: 2026 form so far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two of the league&#8217;s three busiest ground games, in one stadium. Every attacking figure in the table is shown against the defence it meets on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Falcons attack against the Buccaneers defence<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Per game<\/th><th>Falcons offence<\/th><th>Buccaneers allow<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Passing yards<\/td><td>197.4<\/td><td>217.4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Rushing yards<\/td><td>139.9<\/td><td>77.3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Yards per carry<\/td><td>4.8<\/td><td>3.6<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Passer rating<\/td><td>87.9<\/td><td>84.0<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Touchdowns<\/td><td>2.7<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Third-down conversion<\/td><td>38.1%<\/td><td>36.4%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Red-zone conversion<\/td><td>66.7%<\/td><td>52.6%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sacks conceded \/ recorded<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<h3>Buccaneers attack against the Falcons defence<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Per game<\/th><th>Buccaneers offence<\/th><th>Falcons allow<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Passing yards<\/td><td>150.4<\/td><td>255.6<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Rushing yards<\/td><td>146.4<\/td><td>88.9<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Yards per carry<\/td><td>4.9<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Passer rating<\/td><td>73.6<\/td><td>92.4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Touchdowns<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Third-down conversion<\/td><td>39.4%<\/td><td>42.4%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Red-zone conversion<\/td><td>52.2%<\/td><td>66.7%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sacks conceded \/ recorded<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>2.4<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay have conceded 22 sacks, joint second-most in the NFL, which is much of why they throw it so badly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Buccaneers quarterback matchup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Penix Jr. has nine touchdown passes to one interception at 109.1. Tampa Bay rate 73.6 as a team, the lowest in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Quarterback<\/th><th>Last game<\/th><th>Season to date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Falcons<\/td><td>Michael Penix Jr.<\/td><td>25\/34, 213 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 118.9 rtg<\/td><td>96\/144, 1157 yds, 9 TD, 1 INT, 109.1 rtg (5 games)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buccaneers<\/td><td>Baker Mayfield<\/td><td>7\/11, 64 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 109.7 rtg<\/td><td>68\/107, 679 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT, 83.0 rtg (4 games)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Last game is Week 7. Season figures are 2026 to date, with games played in brackets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Buccaneers injury report and team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay have run for 1,025 yards, second only to Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Atlanta have run for 979 yards at 4.75 a carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay rate 73.6 through the air, the lowest team passer rating in the NFL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- SQ_NFL_INJ_START -->\n\n<style>\n.sq-ninj{border:1px solid #123f5c;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;margin:24px 0;font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;background:#0a2540;color:#e8f0f7}\n.sq-ninj__head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding:13px 16px;background:#06182b;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #123f5c}\n.sq-ninj__head span{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:rgba(232,240,247,.6)}\n.sq-ninj__cols{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}\n.sq-ninj__col{flex:1 1 260px;padding:14px 16px}\n.sq-ninj__col+.sq-ninj__col{border-left:1px solid #123f5c}\n.sq-ninj__team{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}\n.sq-ninj__team img{width:24px;height:24px;object-fit:contain}\n.sq-ninj__row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:6px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);font-size:13.5px}\n.sq-ninj__nm{flex:1;min-width:0;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}\n.sq-ninj__pos{flex:0 0 auto;color:rgba(232,240,247,.55);font-size:11px;font-weight:700}\n.sq-ninj__inj{flex:0 0 auto;color:rgba(232,240,247,.5);font-size:11px}\n.sq-ninj__st{flex:0 0 auto;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:999px}\n.sq-ninj__st--out{background:rgba(255,106,90,.16);color:#FF6A5A}\n.sq-ninj__st--doubt{background:rgba(255,194,75,.16);color:#FFC24B}\n.sq-ninj__st--ques{background:rgba(232,240,247,.1);color:rgba(232,240,247,.8)}\n.sq-ninj__st--lt{background:rgba(160,180,200,.14);color:rgba(232,240,247,.82);border:1px solid rgba(232,240,247,.18)}\n.sq-ninj__lt{margin-top:11px;padding-top:9px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}\n.sq-ninj__lt-h{font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(232,240,247,.5);margin-bottom:3px}\n.sq-ninj__none{font-size:13px;color:rgba(232,240,247,.55);padding:4px 0}\n@media(max-width:520px){.sq-ninj__col+.sq-ninj__col{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid #123f5c}}\n<\/style><div class=\"sq-ninj\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__head\">Injury report &middot; Week 8<span>Official game-status report &mdash; updates through the week<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__cols\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__col\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__team\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/ATL.png\" alt=\"ATL\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\">Atlanta Falcons<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__none\">No game-status designations filed yet.<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt-h\">Out long-term<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Da&#8217;Shawn Hand<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">DT<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">JD Bertrand<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">LB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Yasir Abdullah<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">LB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Michael Jerrell<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OL<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Jalon Walker<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OLB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Cameron Williams<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OT<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Trey Sermon<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">RB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Beaux Collins<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">WR<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Storm Norton<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OL<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">PUP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">DeAngelo Malone<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OLB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">PUP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">James Pearce Jr.<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">DE<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">Susp<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__col\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__team\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/TB.png\" alt=\"TB\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__none\">No game-status designations filed yet.<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt-h\">Out long-term<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Josh Hayes<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">CB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Christian Rozeboom<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">LB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Mohamed Kamara<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OLB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Jalen McMillan<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">WR<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- SQ_NFL_INJ_END -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two run games and one functioning quarterback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thousand and twenty-five rushing yards for Tampa Bay, 979 for Atlanta. Only Chicago have more than either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference is what happens when they throw. Penix has nine touchdown passes to one interception; Tampa Bay rate 73.6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampa Bay&#8217;s defence keeps them in games, but 22 sacks conceded is not a profile that wins many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players to watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Michael Penix Jr. (ATL, QB):<\/strong> 1,157 passing yards, nine touchdowns and one interception.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB):<\/strong> Fronts a ground game with 979 yards at 4.75 a carry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bucky Irving (TB, RB):<\/strong> Leads the league&#8217;s second-busiest ground game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baker Mayfield (TB, QB):<\/strong> Three touchdown passes at an 83.0 rating from four starts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch Falcons vs Buccaneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kickoff is 6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at Raymond James Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET. This is not one of Channel 5 or 5ACTION&#8217;s free-to-air picks this week. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3SxpKbx\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DAZN<\/a> carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Falcons vs Buccaneers<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td>Sunday, November 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Kickoff<\/strong><\/td><td>6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov \/ 1:00 PM ET<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><td>Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>TV<\/strong><\/td><td>Sky Sports<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Live stream<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3SxpKbx\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL Game Pass (DAZN)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td><td>Week 8, 2026 NFL season<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Buccaneers prediction and score projection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>Falcons vs Buccaneers prediction<\/strong> is Tampa Bay by 24-21. Atlanta have the better quarterback, Tampa Bay the better defence and the home field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The live spread and our projected margin both update through the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Every Week 8 game, previewed<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Kickoff (BST)<\/th><th>Game<\/th><th>Our prediction<\/th><th>Preview<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Fri 1:15 AM<\/td><td>Panthers @ Packers<\/td><td>Packers 27-20<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/panthers-vs-packers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Cardinals @ Cowboys<\/td><td>Cowboys 27-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/cardinals-vs-cowboys-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td><strong>Falcons @ Buccaneers<\/strong><\/td><td>Buccaneers 24-21<\/td><td><em>You are here<\/em><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Ravens @ Bills<\/td><td>Bills 27-20<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/ravens-vs-bills-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Browns @ Steelers<\/td><td>Steelers 23-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/browns-vs-steelers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Colts @ Jaguars<\/td><td>Jaguars 27-16<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/colts-vs-jaguars-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Raiders @ Jets<\/td><td>Raiders 23-20<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/raiders-vs-jets-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Vikings @ Lions<\/td><td>Vikings 24-21<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/vikings-vs-lions-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Titans @ Bengals<\/td><td>Bengals 30-13<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/titans-vs-bengals-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 10:05 PM<\/td><td>Chargers @ Rams<\/td><td>Rams 26-16<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/chargers-vs-rams-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 10:25 PM<\/td><td>Chiefs @ Broncos<\/td><td>Chiefs 27-24<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/chiefs-vs-broncos-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 10:25 PM<\/td><td>Patriots @ Dolphins<\/td><td>Patriots 26-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/patriots-vs-dolphins-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Mon 2:20 AM<\/td><td>Eagles @ Commanders<\/td><td>Eagles 20-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/eagles-vs-commanders-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Tue 2:15 AM<\/td><td>Bears @ Seahawks<\/td><td>Seahawks 24-21<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/bears-vs-seahawks-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every fixture in the round is covered across our <a href=\"\/en\/nfl\/\">NFL UK hub<\/a>, and the 32 club pages sit on the <a href=\"\/en\/nfl\/teams\/\">NFL teams hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falcons vs Buccaneers FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atltb-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What time is Falcons vs Buccaneers in the UK?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at Raymond James Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atltb-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I watch Falcons vs Buccaneers in the UK?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week&#8217;s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atltb-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which team runs the ball more?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tampa Bay, with 1,025 rushing yards.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-atltb-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why are Tampa Bay 2-5?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They rate 73.6 through the air, the lowest in the NFL, despite a positive point differential.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>18+ | Please gamble responsibly | BeGambleAware.org | Signal probabilities approximate at time of writing and subject to change<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tampa Bay have run for 1,025 yards and Atlanta for 979, and Tampa Bay rate 73.6 through the air \u2014 the lowest figure in the NFL. 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