Falcons vs. Buccaneers Week 8 Betting Odds, Prediction and Picks: NFC South Rivals Look to Build on Big Wins
The Atlanta Falcons visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in an important NFC South matchup.
Both teams earned convincing victories last week in their attempt to climb back toward .500. Atlanta improved to 3-4 with a 29-20 victory over previously unbeaten San Francisco.
Tampa Bay snapped its losing streak with a 43-13 rout of Carolina, improving to 2-5.
Falcons vs. Buccaneers Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff is Sunday, November 1, at 1 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The game airs on FOX and streams on FOX One and NFL+ where available.
Forecasts call for temperatures near 28°C, light winds and possible showers.
NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
Tampa Bay is a 2.5-point favourite at -135 on the money line. Atlanta is +114, while the total is 46.5 points.
Spread
Atlanta has won three of its last five games, averaging 31 points during that stretch. Tampa Bay is 2-5 against the spread and winless ATS at home. The teams split last season’s meetings, each winning on the road.
NFL Player Odds and Props
Bijan Robinson Over 80.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Robinson leads the NFL with 704 rushing yards through seven games, averaging 5.4 yards per carry. He has accumulated 907 yards from scrimmage and remains the focal point of Atlanta’s offence. The Falcons should lean on Robinson to control possession against Tampa Bay.
Drake London Anytime Touchdown (+135)
London leads Atlanta with 616 receiving yards and remains Michael Penix Jr.’s primary downfield target. His size and ability to win contested catches make him a dangerous red-zone option. Atlanta’s improved scoring production creates opportunities for London to find the end zone.
Bucky Irving Anytime Touchdown (-130)
Irving has rushed for 558 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Tampa Bay rushed for 258 yards against Carolina, establishing a physical offensive approach. Irving should remain a primary scoring option near the goal line.
Chris Godwin Anytime Touchdown (+250)
Godwin has 27 receptions for 243 yards but hasn’t scored this season. His experience and route-running ability make him a reliable option underneath for Baker Mayfield. Godwin could benefit if Atlanta concentrates on limiting Tampa Bay’s rushing attack.
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta enters Sunday following one of its strongest performances.
Penix threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns against San Francisco without an interception. Robinson contributed 122 scrimmage yards, while tight ends Kyle Pitts and Nick Muse caught touchdown passes.
Defensively, Jessie Bates intercepted Brock Purdy, and Kendal Daniels forced two late turnovers.
However, Atlanta has injury concerns at linebacker with Divine Deablo and at defensive back with Billy Bowman Jr. and Avieon Terrell. The Falcons must maintain offensive balance while limiting Tampa Bay’s running game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay delivered its strongest performance against Carolina. They rushed for 258 yards, while Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Tez Johnson in his return from a thumb injury.
Yaya Diaby recorded three sacks, and Calijah Kancey returned a fumble for a touchdown.
Tampa Bay forced three turnovers and held Bryce Young to 163 passing yards.
However, receiver Emeka Egbuka, tackle Luke Goedeke and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. are dealing with injuries. The Bucs must contain Robinson and pressure Penix while steering clear of the defensive mistakes that contributed to their slow start.
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