Week 5 of the NFL season begins with an epic clash between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South. The 3-1 Buccaneers can take a big jump in the division race with a win over the 2-2 Falcons and a mini-bye week before facing the 2-2 Saints in Week 6. . The Falcons defeated the Saints last week and could win the championship. Once the season passes the quarter mark, they improve their standing in the division early on with wins over both Tampa Bay and New Orleans.
Baker Mayfield has enjoyed a resurgence in Tampa Bay this season, ranking second in the NFL in touchdown passes and sixth in passing yards entering Week 5. Wide receiver Mike Evans, who was limited in practice Monday and Tuesday due to calf and knee injuries, was not listed on Wednesday’s injury report and is expected to appear on Thursday Night Football. . For Atlanta, offensive lineman Caleb McGary (knee) and running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring) were full participants in Wednesday’s practice after limited participation earlier in the week.
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Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:36 PM EDT
Touchdown: Mike Evans makes a wide open catch.
Mike Evans has reached 1,000 yards in 10 consecutive seasons. So you’ll probably want to cover him in the end zone. It appears the Falcons defense has lost him. Tie game.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:34 PM EDT
After over 15 yards of passes to Cade Otton and Chris Godwin, the Bucs pulled within one point of the Falcons.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:33 PM EDT
After that tackle, Dee Alford called for trainers to come onto the field.
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:31 PM EDT
The classic look is a popular look in Atlanta.
These Falcons uniforms are masterpieces.
Make them full time, dude.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:30 PM EDT
Bucs wide receiver Cameron Johnson was on the field being cared for by trainers. He now tries to walk away under his own power, but carefully. The Bucks are already without Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer tonight.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:30 PM EDT
Mike Evans passed Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin (11,904) for the 30th most receiving yards in NFL history.
— Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:29 PM EDT
Bucs wide receiver Cameron Johnson is down with an apparent injury.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:27 PM EDT
Oh, and Falcons CB AJ Terrell was an easy pick on 2nd-and-5. he is not happy
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:26 PM EDT
J.D. Bertrand won’t technically be a starter today, as Atlanta will open the game in nickel, but the rookie is still expected to get a fair amount of work done.
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:26 PM EDT
The Falcons opted to start the game with only one defensive back, Kayden Ellis.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:26 PM EDT
Baker Mayfield started the Bucs’ drive with a 15-yard pass to Mike Evans on play action.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:25 PM EDT
The Falcons went after inside linebacker KJ Britt for a first drive touchdown…
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:22 PM EDT
Touchdown: Kirk Cousins hits Drake London 18 yards.
It was an impressive opening drive for the Falcons. Kirk Cousins was 3-for-4 for 65 yards and 1 TD. London got through several defenders to reach the end zone.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:19 PM EDT
The Saints’ failed coverage left Kyle Pitts wide open and he gained 32 yards on the second play of the game. He entered today with 105 yards for the season.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:18 PM EDT
With Caleb McGary returning to the starting lineup and the Falcons-Bucs game starting, the regular starting group is now 11 players.
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:18 PM EDT
Blake Group kicked the ball for a touchback and the game ended. The Falcons get the ball first.
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Falcons inactive players
Caleb McGary and Luke Oluholo will be in action tonight against Tampa Bay.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 3, 2024
