Buccaneers vs. Falcons Prediction: Atlanta Predicted to Win After New Data Released for TNF Week 5 [2024]

The Atlanta Falcons will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 5 action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 8:15PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Falcons as the most likely winner of the game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Buccaneers-Falcons game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Falcons with a win probability of 57% and the Buccaneers with 43%."

Bucs vs. Falcons Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 5 game between the Falcons and Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
• Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
• Time: 8:15PM ET/5:15PM PT
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Falcons and Buccaneers gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Buccaneers vs. Falcons matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Buccaneers vs. Falcons Predictions

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NFL matchup between the Buccaneers and Falcons 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Falcons a 57% chance of defeating the Buccaneers in Week 5 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Falcons winning 22-21.

According to our model, the Buccaneers (+2.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 43.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.

In addition to our Buccaneers vs. Falcons predictions, we've also prepared the following for this week's action:

• The Best NFL Week 5 Odds
• NFL Picks Straight Up for Week 5
• Picks Against The Spread for NFL Week 5

Buccaneers vs. Falcons Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Buccaneers	Falcons
Spread	+2.5 (-102)	-2.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+120	-135
Total	o43.5 (-110)	u43.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Buccaneers vs. Falcons Picks

Our model's biggest edge in the Buccaneers vs. Falcons matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NFL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Buccaneers vs. Falcons TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Buccaneers vs. Falcons?

According to our model, Atlanta's Bijan Robinson is most likely to score the first touchdown in Buccaneers vs. Falcons.

Our projections give Robinson a 13.9% chance of getting in for six first at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the Falcons RB is a 52.9% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	First TD Probability
Chris Godwin	9.4%
Mike Evans	9.4%
Rachaad White	7.5%

Atlanta Falcons

Player	First TD Probability
Bijan Robinson	13.9%
Drake London	9.6%
Darnell Mooney	6.7%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Mike Evans	40.4%
Chris Godwin	39.7%
Bucky Irving	33.5%

Atlanta Falcons

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Bijan Robinson	52.9%
Drake London	40.5%
Darnell Mooney	30.0%

Buccaneers vs Falcons Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Buccaneers and Falcons. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Buccaneers vs. Falcons Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected to throw for more yards than the Falcons' Kirk Cousins.

Buccaneers Rushing

Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Baker Mayfield are projected to be the leading rushers for the Buccaneers.

Player	Position
Bucky Irving	RB
Rachaad White	RB
Baker Mayfield	QB

Falcons Rushing

Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Kirk Cousins are expected to lead the Falcons in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Bijan Robinson	RB
Tyler Allgeier	RB
Kirk Cousins	QB

Buccaneers Receiving

Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Cade Otton, Rachaad White and Sterling Shepard are projected to top the receiving yards for the Buccaneers.

Player	Position
Chris Godwin	WR
Mike Evans	WR
Cade Otton	TE
Rachaad White	RB
Sterling Shepard	WR

Falcons Receiving

Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson are projected to lead the Falcons in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Drake London	WR
Darnell Mooney	WR
Ray-Ray McCloud	WR
Kyle Pitts	TE
Bijan Robinson	RB

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Conclusion

We predict the Falcons, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Buccaneers on Thursday.

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