NFL Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons - Week 8
The Atlanta Falcons (3-4) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5) at Raymond James Stadium for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Buccaneers started the week as 1.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Buccaneers at -135 and Falcons at +114.
The total points line is set at 46.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-22 Tampa Bay.
- The Falcons (-115) have a 3-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Buccaneers (-105) hold a record of 2-5-0.
- The Falcons have a 4-2-1 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line, two have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Buccaneers have a 4-3-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Falcons are averaging 24.4 points per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Buccaneers are averaging 23.1 (T17th).
- Defensively, the Falcons are giving up 24.7 points per game this season (20th in the league), while the Buccaneers are giving up an average of 21.6 points (14th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 337.3, the Falcons rank 17th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Buccaneers rank 26th with 296.9 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Falcons are giving up 344.4 per game this season (19th in the league), an inferior number to the Buccaneers, who are giving up an average of 294.7 (3rd).
Ascendency in the air
- The Falcons have recorded 197.4 passing yards per game this season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Buccaneers' defense has given up 217.4 passing yards per game (14th).
- Meanwhile, the Buccaneers have recorded 150.4 passing yards per game this season (32nd in the league), while the Falcons' defense has given up 255.6 passing yards per game (29th).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Falcons have recorded an impressive 139.9 rushing yards per game this season (6th in the league). However, the Buccaneers have been even better at stuffing the run, allowing just 77.3 yards per game (2nd).
- On the other hand, the Buccaneers have recorded 146.4 rushing yards per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Falcons are giving up 88.9 rushing yards per game (4th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Falcons have recorded 9 total takeaways this season (T11th in the league), while the Buccaneers have recorded 12 (T2nd).
- On offense, the Falcons have recorded 12 total giveaways this season (T27th in the league), while the Buccaneers have recorded 11 (T23rd).
First to Score
The Falcons are +120 to score first, while the Buccaneers are -154.
- The Falcons have scored first in one of their seven games this season.
- The Buccaneers have scored first in four of their seven games this season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Falcons are +100 to record the first touchdown, while the Buccaneers are -125.
- The Falcons have recorded the first touchdown in three of their seven games this season.
- The Buccaneers have also recorded the first touchdown in three of their seven games.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Touchdown | 1 / 7 | +263 |
| Atlanta Field Goal | 0 / 7 | +431 |
| Atlanta Safety | 0 / 7 | +6300 |
| Tampa Bay Touchdown | 1 / 7 | +182 |
| Tampa Bay Field Goal | 3 / 7 | +283 |
| Tampa Bay Safety | 0 / 7 | +6800 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Falcons are +106 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Buccaneers are -131.
- The Falcons have been the first to score 10 points in three of their seven games this season.
- The Buccaneers have also been the first to score 10 points in three of their seven games.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Buccaneers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -125, while the Falcons are +105.
- These teams share a 3-3-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season.
Last Time They Met
The Falcons recorded an upset 29-28 victory over the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium when these teams last met in Week 15, 2025. The Falcons have now won three straight at Raymond James Stadium against the Buccaneers.
