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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) take on a fellow NFC South foe when they host the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium.
The Buccaneers rank 25th in total offense (291.4 yards per game) and 14th in total defense (330.8 yards allowed per game) this season. The Falcons rank fourth-worst in points per game (16.5), but they’ve been better defensively, ranking 14th in the NFL with 20 points allowed per contest.
Buccaneers vs. Falcons Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Buccaneers will win straight up against the Falcons on Sunday, with 81.6% of users picking them to win. However, users are split 50-50 on who will cover the 2.5-point spread.
Game Info: Buccaneers vs. Falcons
- Game Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
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Before placing a wager on Sunday’s Tampa Bay-Atlanta spread (Tampa Bay -2.5) or over/under (38 points), take a look at the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers’ ATS record is 3-2-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Buccaneers are 1-0 against the spread.
- One of the Buccaneers’ five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Stats & Insights for Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers are putting up 291.4 yards per game offensively this year (25th in NFL), and they are surrendering 330.8 yards per game (14th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Buccaneers are averaging 18 points per game on offense (25th in NFL), and they rank eighth on the other side of the ball with 17.6 points allowed per game.
- The Buccaneers are putting up 212.6 passing yards per game offensively this season (17th in NFL), and they are giving up 247 passing yards per game (26th) on defense.
- The Buccaneers rank fourth-worst in rushing offense (78.8 rushing yards per game), but they’ve played better on defense, ranking seventh with 83.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Buccaneers sport the 11th-ranked third-down offense this season (42% third-down percentage), but they’ve been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking second-worst with a 49.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Buccaneers rank 25th in offensive yards per play (4.9) and 17th in yards per play allowed (5.4) this season.
- With 10 forced turnovers (seventh in NFL) against four turnovers committed (fifth in NFL), the Buccaneers’ +6 turnover margin is the third-best in the NFL.
Best Players for Buccaneers
- Baker Mayfield: 1,088 PASS YDS / 217.6 YPG / 65.4% / 7 TD / 3 INT / 25 CAR / 67 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Rachaad White: 70 CAR / 232 YDS / 46.4 YPG / 1 TD / 16 REC / 98 YDS / 19.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Mike Evans: 24 REC / 386 YDS / 77.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Chris Godwin: 27 REC / 332 YDS / 66.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Cade Otton: 13 REC / 104 YDS / 20.8 YPG / 1 TD
- Lavonte David: 40 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 PD
Game Trends for Falcons
- The Falcons are 1-5-0 against the spread this season.
- The Falcons are 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- In Falcons six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).
Stats & Insights for Falcons
- The Falcons’ defensive unit has been leading the way for the team, as they rank fourth-best in the NFL with 278.2 total yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, they are posting 331 total yards per game, which ranks 16th.
- The Falcons have been struggling on offense, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL with 16.5 points per game. They have been better on defense, allowing 20 points per contest (14th-ranked).
- The Falcons rank 18th in the NFL with 212 passing yards per game, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks fourth-best by allowing only 179.2 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Falcons are putting up 119 rushing yards per game (10th-ranked). They rank 11th in the NFL on defense (99 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- The Falcons’ third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with a 31.1% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, they are generating a 37.5% third-down rate, which ranks 21st.
- The Falcons have been dominant on defense in terms of yards per play, surrendering just 4.9 (fifth-best). On offense, they rank 19th in the NFL by accumulating 5.3 yards per play.
- The Falcons sport a -6 turnover margin this season, which ranks 27th in the NFL.
Best Players for Falcons
- Desmond Ridder: 1,380 PASS YDS / 230 YPG / 64% / 6 TD / 6 INT / 20 CAR / 75 RUSH YDS / 2 TD
- Bijan Robinson: 80 CAR / 401 YDS / 66.8 YPG / 0 TD / 26 REC / 189 YDS / 31.5 YPG / 2 TD
- Tyler Allgeier: 75 CAR / 242 YDS / 40.3 YPG / 2 TD / 6 REC / 32 YDS / 5.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Drake London: 26 REC / 329 YDS / 54.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Jonnu Smith: 25 REC / 282 YDS / 47 YPG / 1 TD
- Kyle Pitts: 22 REC / 251 YDS / 41.8 YPG / 1 TD
- Jessie Bates III: 39 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 4 PD
