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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) host a NFC South clash against the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium.
On offense, the Buccaneers rank 25th in the NFL with 18 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank seventh in points allowed (330.8 points allowed per contest). The Falcons rank 16th in the NFL with 331 total yards per contest, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks fourth-best by allowing just 278.2 total yards per game.
Buccaneers vs. Falcons Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Buccaneers will win straight up against the Falcons on Sunday, with 81.8% of users picking them to come out on top. On the other hand 26.1% of users have picked the Falcons to 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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Check out the betting insights and trends below before placing a wager on Sunday’s Tampa Bay-Atlanta spread (Tampa Bay -2.5) or total (37 points).
Game Trends for Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers’ ATS record is 3-2-0 this season.
- The Buccaneers are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- One of the Buccaneers’ five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Stats & Insights for Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers are totaling 291.4 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 25th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 14th, allowing 330.8 yards per game.
- The Buccaneers rank 25th in scoring offense (18 points per game) and seventh in scoring defense (17.6 points allowed per game) this year.
- The Buccaneers rank 17th in pass offense (212.6 passing yards per game) and 26th in pass defense (247 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- The Buccaneers have been a bottom-five run offense this season, ranking fourth-worst with 78.8 rushing yards per contest. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ranked seventh in the NFL (83.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- The Buccaneers own the 11th-ranked third-down offense this year (42% third-down conversion rate), but they’ve been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking second-worst with a 49.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Buccaneers are putting up 4.9 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 25th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 17th, allowing 5.4 yards per play.
- The Buccaneers own the second-best turnover margin in the NFL at +6, forcing 10 turnovers (eighth in NFL) while turning it over four times (fifth in 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 is 1-5-0 against the spread this year.
- The Falcons are 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or greater this season.
- One of the Falcons’ six games with a set total has hit the over (16.7%).
Stats & Insights for Falcons
- The Falcons rank 16th in the NFL with 331 total yards per game, but they’ve been led by their defense, which ranks fourth-best by surrendering just 278.2 total yards per contest.
- The Falcons’ offense has been bottom-five this season, generating 16.5 points per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank 14th with 20 points ceded per contest.
- The Falcons rank 18th in the NFL with 212 passing yards per game, but they’ve been led by their defense, which ranks fourth-best by allowing just 179.2 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive perspective, the Falcons are compiling 119 rushing yards per game (10th-ranked). They rank 11th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (99 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- The Falcons’ third-down defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with a 31.1% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, they are compiling a 37.5% third-down rate, which ranks 20th.
- The Falcons have been thriving on defense in terms of yards per play, surrendering only 4.9 (fourth-best). Offensively, they rank 19th in the NFL by posting 5.3 yards per play.
- At -6, the Falcons own the 27th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with four forced turnovers (30th in NFL) and 10 turnovers committed (24th in 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
- Kaden Elliss: 39 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
