Two NFC SOUTH longtime rivals battle as the 8-8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the 6-10 Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The kickoff is scheduled for 1:00PM ET. These two foes last met on Sunday, October 9, 2022 when the Buccaneers bounced the Falcons 21-15.
And the Falcons have put together a 3-7 win-loss over their last 10.
The Buccaneers have won their last 2 games, they have also lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The Falcons have lost 4 of their last 5 games, and they have also won 5 of their last 7 games at home.
The Falcons are 4.0 point favorites per oddsmakers. The over/under currently sits at 40.0. The Buccaneers are 2-7-1 against the spread. And Falcons are 2-8-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Buccaneers are anchored by Tom Brady who has thrown for 4,610 yards, 24 td passes with 9 interceptions this season. Mike Evans has 77 catches for 1,124 yards and 6 TDs.
The Falcons are paced by Desmond Ridder who has thrown for 484 yards, 0 td passes with 0 interceptions this year. Tyler Allgeier has run for 900 yards with 3 TDs.
The Buccaneers are the team to beat in the NFC South. The Falcons are in 3rd in the NFC South.
Tom Brady is 10-0 as a starter against the Falcons.
The Buccaneers come in off a win against the Carolina Panthers 30-24, and the Falcons enter the contest following a good performance in a win over the Arizona Cardinals 20-19.
The Buccaneers have a bye next week; the Falcons have a bye next week.
Game Details
• Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) at Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
• Date: January 8, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger
• TV: FOX
• Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 56F; 65% humidity; wind: S 5 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | ATL | TB | ATL | ||
| Record | 8-8 | 6-10 | 5-5 | 3-7 | |
| Home Record | 5-4 | 5-3 | 4-2 | 3-2 | |
| Away Record | 3-4 | 1-7 | 1-3 | 0-5 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 18.5 | 20.9 | 17.5 | 18.9 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.5 | 23.1 | 22.5 | 23.3 | |
| Point Differential | -32 | -34 | -50 | -44 | |
| Yards/Game | 354.5 | 314.7 | 368.0 | 308.9 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 320.7 | 370.9 | 331.6 | 362.3 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 278.1 | 155.7 | 286.3 | 153.6 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 203.3 | 237.9 | 209.3 | 211.9 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 76.4 | 159.0 | 81.7 | 155.3 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 117.4 | 133.0 | 122.3 | 150.4 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.9 | 19.3 | 21.1 | 18.5 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.3 | 21.2 | 18.7 | 20.5 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 36.9 | 42.0 | 36.4 | 40.4 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 36.7 | 45.9 | 32.6 | 45.7 | |
| Turnover Margin | -2 | -4 | -5 | -6 | |
| Total Games | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Tom Brady | 477-716 | 4,610 | 24 | 9 | 22 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Leonard Fournette | 189 | 668 | 3 | 23 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Mike Evans | 77 | 1,124 | 6 | 63 |
Atlanta Falcons 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Desmond Ridder | 54-85 | 484 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Tyler Allgeier | 186 | 900 | 3 | 44 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Drake London | 66 | 746 | 4 | 37 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 09-Oct-22 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Atlanta Falcons | 21-15 |
| Sun 05-Dec-21 | 1:00PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 30-17 |
| Sun 19-Sep-21 | 4:05PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Atlanta Falcons | 48-25 |
| Sun 03-Jan-21 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Atlanta Falcons | 44-27 |
| Sun 20-Dec-20 | 1:00PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 31-27 |
| Sun 29-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 28-22 |
| Sun 24-Nov-19 | 1:00PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 35-22 |
| Sun 30-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 34-32 |
| Sun 14-Oct-18 | 1:00PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34-29 |
| Mon 18-Dec-17 | 8:30PM | Atlanta Falcons d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 24-21 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| TB | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 6-4 | 4-6 |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 1-3 |
| Away Record | 3-1 | 3-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | 7740-12033 | 64.3% | 89,130 | 648 | 212 | 565 | 35-12 (47) |
| Desmond Ridder | 54-85 | 63.5% | 484 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Tom Brady W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Tom Brady last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 10-0
• Desmond Ridder W-L last 20 games as a starter: 1-2
• Desmond Ridder last 20 games vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-0
Player Trends
• Tom Brady has 9 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Tom Brady has 9 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Desmond Ridder has 3 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• Tyler Allgeier has 3 straight games with at least 70+ rushing yards
• Drake London has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
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Betting Odds
• Favorite: Atlanta Falcons
• Spread: 4.0
• Over/Under: 40.0
Betting Trends
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-4-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 2-7-1 | 2-8-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +3000
• Atlanta Falcons:
Buccaneers vs. Falcons Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Atlanta Falcons d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22-18
• GFA Model: Atlanta Falcons d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-21