Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-2)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons October 3 2024 – One of the highlights of the NFL matches held in Week 5 is Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons on October 3, 2024. As each team works hard in this clash in hopes of aiming for a better position in the middle of the season, this match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is bound to be of great stakes and great action. For those who do not care only about the games and are interested in betting, knowing the features of this game is extremely important, especially when doing it on trusted betting sites.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons October 3 2024 Game Info
When: | Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET |
Where: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
TV: | AMZN |
Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds
Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
Buccaneers | +135 | +3 (-120) | 45.5 over (-120) |
Falcons | -160 | -3 (-120) | 45.5 under (-120) |
The Buccaneers come into the game as slight underdogs, a testament to their resilient start to the season but acknowledging the challenges of playing away. On the other hand, the Falcons are favored slightly by the bookmakers, reflecting their solid, albeit less consistent, performance and the advantage of home turf—the set total points at a moderately high-scoring affair, which aligns with both teams’ recent outings.
Baker Mayfield QB vs. Kirk Cousins QB
Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has helped improve his career this season. Playing in four games, he has completed 70.5% of his passes and gained 984 passing yards, with a TDI ratio of 8:2. Mayfield’s composure under duress is impressive considering the fact that he has been sacked 15 times but still posted a high passer rating of 106.9.
On the other hand, impressive in his own right as well, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins remains in the background with only 64.7% of his passes being successful and 864 aerial yards accumulated along with a total of 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. To make things worse for Cousins, he would take only 6 sacks of which not only lost yardage but lost a tremendous amount of steam at great productive spots.
The analysis of Mayfield and Cousins directly offers an interesting context. Mayfield, due to his excellent mobility, is able to create plays even when the majority of the offense collapses, which can be useful against the weak points of the Falcons’ defense. Cousins on the other hand, after a mediocre start, has to be clinical in making up for the ground lost in living up to expectations.
Ground and Air Assault: Unleashing Tampa Bay’s Dynamic Duo
Tampa Bay’s offense, led by Baker Mayfield’s arm, also enjoys the spirited runs of Bucky Irving, who averages 5.8 yards per carry. This dual-threat capability keeps defenses guessing and could strain Atlanta’s game plan. On the receiving end, Chris Godwin has emerged as Mayfield’s top target, racking up 322 yards and 3 touchdowns on 27 receptions. His ability to turn short gains into big plays will be crucial as Tampa Bay looks to spread the field and attack vertically.
Flight Patterns: Atlanta’s Strategic Receiving Corps
While the Falcons might lag in the quarterback comparison, their receiving corps, led by Darnell Mooney who averages an impressive 15 yards per catch, brings a different dimension to their game. Mooney’s ability to create space and make significant plays could be vital against a Buccaneers defense that is formidable but not infallible. Tyler Allgeier’s contribution in the running game, although not flashy, adds a necessary balance that could exploit the Bucs’ defensive line if they focus too heavily on the pass threat.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
Tampa Bay are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 9 games.
Tampa Bay are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games.
Buccaneers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against Atlanta.
Tampa Bay are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games on the road.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
Atlanta are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
Falcons are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta’s last 16 games against Tampa Bay.
Atlanta are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Previews
Considering the thorough assessment and the opposite wagering behaviours, there are good betting angles in the upcoming game for NFL Week 5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons. Allowing that Tampa Bay has pleased on the road with good records against the spread whilst Atlanta is unable to cover at home, then betting that the Buccaneers would cover the spread is a bet which can be taken with both hands.
As for NFL previews today, the Buccaneers would be the safe bet for those looking for positive returns over match day as they have done since the start. For prop bets, I would suggest looking at Baker Mayfield’s total passing yards and betting more than his average. For the over/under, the last option sounds reasonable if not preferable as both teams have appeared to prefer over in most of their games.