Tampa Bay Buccaneers favored over Atlanta Falcons in crucial NFC South showdown

Buccaneers seeking third straight win, while Falcons aim to improve to 2-3

Falcons vs. Buccaneers Odds, Picks, and Predictions for NFL Week 5 Matchup

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons will clash in a crucial NFC South showdown in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Buccaneers, at 2-2, are favored to win the game, but the Falcons, at 1-3, will be looking to improve their record and stay in contention in the division. The Buccaneers have won two straight games, including a 27-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. The Falcons, meanwhile, lost to the Cleveland Browns in Week 4 to drop to 1-3 on the season. The Buccaneers are led by quarterback Tom Brady, who has thrown for 1,058 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception this season. The Falcons are led by quarterback Marcus Mariota, who has thrown for 802 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions this season. The Buccaneers are favored by 6.5 points in the game, and the over/under is set at 46.5 points. The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and will be televised on Fox. Here are some predictions for the game: * The Buccaneers will win the game and improve to 3-2 on the season. * Brady will throw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. * The Falcons will score a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but it will not be enough to overcome the Buccaneers' lead. * The Buccaneers will cover the 6.5-point spread. * The total will go over 46.5 points. The Buccaneers are the better team on paper, and they should be able to win the game. However, the Falcons are a dangerous team, and they could certainly pull off an upset. The game is likely to be close, but the Buccaneers should ultimately prevail. Here are some additional notes on the game: * The Buccaneers have won the last four meetings between the two teams. * The Buccaneers are 11-5 against the Falcons in their last 16 meetings. * The Falcons are 3-7 in their last 10 games against NFC South opponents. * The Buccaneers are 6-4 in their last 10 games at home.