ATLANTA — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-1 and have been one of the hottest teams in football over the first month of the NFL season. They head into Atlanta for an 8:15 p.m. Eastern kickoff today against the Falcons, who have also turned some heads this season with Kirk Cousins at quarterback.
The Bucs-Falcons game will broadcast exclusively on Prime Video, which has a free trial.
Note: If you live in the local markets of Atlanta or Tampa Bay, you can also watch for free on FOX through a free trial with Fubo, which is also offering $20 off your first month.
Prime Video is Amazon’s video streaming service and comes with a free trial. The broadcast features play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, game analyst Kirk Herbstreit and sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung.
It took Baker Mayfield a couple of years to get his swagger back after leaving the Cleveland Browns, but he’s looking like the Bucs quarterback of the future with how he’s playing right now.
There were plenty of questions about the Falcons coming into the season as well, but Kirk Cousins has looked cool, calm and collected in the early going. It helps when you can get a win over a division rival like the Falcons did against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4.
Now they’ll have a shot at taking down another division rival in Tampa Bay.
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Falcons – Bucs Matchup Preview
The Falcons are 19th in yards per game (309.3), while the Bucs are 16th (319). The Bucs are tied for 12th in points per game (24.3), while the Falcons (18.8) are tied for 22nd.
Defensively the Bucs rank 18th in yards allowed per game (335.3), while the Falcons are 19th (336.5). The Bucs are ninth in points allowed per game (19.5), while the Falcons (21.3) are tied for 14th.
Falcons – Bucs Last Game Recap
The Buccaneers (3-1) have an early lead in the NFC South, but the Falcons (2-2) are hot on their tails after a win over the Saints (2-2) last week. The Carolina Panthers (3-1) are in last place in the division.
Falcons: Kirk Cousins had 238 yards and a pick on 21 of 35 passing in a 26-24 win over the Saints. Tyler Allgeier had 60 rushing yards on eight carries, Drake London had 64 receiving yards on six catches, and Younghoe Koo made a career and stadium long 58-yard field goal to win it.
Bucs: Baker Mayfield had 347 yards and a pair of TDs on 30 of 47 passing in a 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Bucky Irving had 49 rushing yards and a TD on 10 carries, while Mike Evans put up 94 yards and a TD on eight catches.
Falcons – Bucs Players to Watch
Falcons: Kirk Cousins (64.7% completion rate, 864 passing yards, four TDs and four picks), Bijan Robinson (55 carries for 224 yards and a TD) and Darnell Mooney (15 catches on 24 targets, 225 yards and one TD).
Bucs: Baker Mayfield (sixth in passing yards with 984, 70.5%completion rate, second in TD passes with eight, two picks), Chris Godwin (27 catches on 34 targets, seventh with 322 receiving yards and three TDs) and Mike Evans (18 catches on 29 targets, 214 yards and three TDs).
How to Watch Falcons – Bucs
- Who: Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- When: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
- Time: 8:15 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Ga.
- Channel: Amazon Prime Video.
- Only Streaming Option: Amazon Prime Video (free trial). However, if you live in the local markets of Atlanta or Tampa Bay, you can also watch for free on FOX through a free trial with Fubo, which is also offering $20 off your first month.
About Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, this video service is included at no extra cost with your membership. Joining Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139 annually. The streaming service features blockbuster movies, hit shows, Amazon Originals and sports, including select NFL games for the 2024 season.
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