The Buccaneers are 3-7 over their last 10 games.
The Buccaneers have lost 6 of their last 8 games, they have also lost their last 4 games on the road.
The Falcons have won their last 2 games, and they have also won 6 of their last 8 games at home.
In the betting odds, the Falcons are 2.0 point favorites. The over/under is set at 40.5. And Falcons are 3-7-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Buccaneers are guided by Baker Mayfield who has thrown for 2,790 yards, 18 td passes with 8 picks this year. Rachaad White has rushed for 643 yards with 5 TDs. Mike Evans has 61 receptions for 1,012 yards and 10 TDs.
The Falcons are anchored by Desmond Ridder who has thrown for 2,029 yards, 8 td passes with 8 picks this year. Bijan Robinson has barreled for 756 yards with 3 TDs.
The Buccaneers are in 2nd in the NFC South. The Falcons sit on top of the NFC South.
Desmond Ridder is 2-0 against the Buccaneers as a starter.
The Falcons are ranked among the worst on offense currently in the NFL. The Falcons are listed among the best in team defense currently in the league.
The Buccaneers enter the game off a win over the Carolina Panthers 21-18. The Falcons come into the game off a postive performance against the New York Jets 13-8.
Next week the Buccaneers travel to the the Green Bay Packers, and the Falcons travel to the Carolina Panthers.
Game Details
• Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) at Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
• Date: December 10, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger
• TV: CBS
• Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 56F; 90% humidity; wind: NW 11 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | ATL | TB | ATL | ||
| Record | 5-7 | 6-6 | 3-7 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 4-2 | 2-3 | 2-2 | |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 2-4 | 1-4 | 2-4 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 19.4 | 18.8 | 18.6 | 17.7 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.4 | 20.0 | 21.1 | 20.6 | |
| Point Differential | -12 | -14 | -25 | -29 | |
| Yards/Game | 305.6 | 328.6 | 298.8 | 327.6 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 356.9 | 315.9 | 367.8 | 328.6 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 204.3 | 193.4 | 196.5 | 199.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 245.5 | 208.1 | 244.9 | 223.0 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 74.5 | 135.2 | 70.1 | 128.1 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 87.9 | 107.8 | 94.7 | 105.6 | |
| First Downs/Game | 16.5 | 19.9 | 16.3 | 19.9 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.9 | 18.2 | 19.5 | 18.1 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.4 | 40.7 | 39.5 | 42.3 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 44.5 | 33.1 | 44.5 | 32.8 | |
| Turnover Margin | +5 | -3 | +0 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Baker Mayfield | 260-409 | 2,790 | 18 | 8 | 27 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Rachaad White | 176 | 643 | 5 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Mike Evans | 61 | 1,012 | 10 | 75 |
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Desmond Ridder | 186-294 | 2,029 | 8 | 8 | 28 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Bijan Robinson | 159 | 756 | 3 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Drake London | 46 | 573 | 2 | 32 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 22-Oct-23 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 16-13 |
| Sun 08-Jan-23 | 1:00PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 30-17 |
| 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 |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 1646-2668 | 61.7% | 19,078 | 120 | 72 | 197 | 1-1 (2) |
| Desmond Ridder | 259-409 | 63.3% | 2,737 | 10 | 8 | 37 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Baker Mayfield W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Baker Mayfield last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1-1
• Desmond Ridder W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-6
• Desmond Ridder last 20 games vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2-0
Player Trends
• Baker Mayfield has 7 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Baker Mayfield has 4 straight games with at least one passing interception
• Baker Mayfield has 4 straight games with a turnover
• Mike Evans has 4 straight games with a TD catch
• Mike Evans has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Vita Vea (DT) Toe – Questionable; Devin White (LB) Foot – Out; Jamel Dean (CB) Ankle – Out; K.J. Britt (LB) Back – Questionable
Atlanta Falcons: Kaleb McGary (OT) Knee – MCL – Out; Drew Dalman (C) Ankle – Questionable; David Onyemata (DT) Ankle – Out; Nate Landman (LB) Knee – Out; Jeff Okudah (CB) Ankle – Questionable; Mack Hollins (WR) Ankle – Questionable; Mike Hughes (CB) Hand – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Atlanta Falcons
• Spread: 2.0
• Over/Under: 40.5
Betting Trends
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-1-1 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-4-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 8-2-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 3-7-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +20000
• Atlanta Falcons: +10000
Buccaneers vs. Falcons Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Atlanta Falcons d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22-20
• GFA Model: Atlanta Falcons d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-22