NFC South division supremacy! Here is what is at stake in this Week 8 meeting between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, who both have the same record of 4 wins for 2 losses since the start of the season. The equation is therefore simple: the team that wins this duel will take the lead in the division.
Tampa Bay: finding success despite injuries
Quadruple defending champions of the NFC South division, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been blowing hot and cold for several weeks now. Capable of resounding victories like against the Eagles or against the New Orleans Saints, the Buccaneers can also experience defensive gaps like the matches against Baltimore or against the… Falcons!
Led by a rather effective Baker Mayfield since the start of this 2024 NFL season, the Buccaneers have had to deal with an avalanche of injuries in recent days, particularly regarding the receiver position. Thus, Mike Evans, the team’s star receiver, is injured for at least 3 weeks while Chris Godwin will not play again for the 2024 season. It will therefore be necessary to find offensive solutions for the Florida franchise in order to be able to exist in this meeting .
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Atlanta Falcons: confirmation time
After several complicated seasons, the Atlanta Falcons seem in a position this season to be able to fight to once again win a division title that has eluded them since the 2016 season! The Falcons have had a particularly solid start to the season and remain undefeated in their division but just lost in a big way last week against the Seattle Seahawks.
It is therefore a rebound that is expected from the side of the Georgia franchise this Sunday against a direct competitor. Led by their new quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Falcons will once again be able to rely on a defense which does not lack talent and on an attack which notably features Bijan Robinson, a young player who is particularly dangerous both in the running game and ‘in reception.
During the first meeting between the two teams this season, the Falcons won after suspense and overtime in a memorable match (36-30). You have been warned: the show will undoubtedly be there once again this Sunday!
