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, wins over both Tampa Bay and New Orleans will help them move up an early spot in the division.
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, 6:05pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
TOKADHORN: Kirk Cousins โโfinds Darnell Mooney on 3rd-and-14.
The Falcons may be missing their No. 1 receiver in Drake Rondon, but they still have Darnell Mooney. He made a spectacular catch from 25 yards to go.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 18:04 PDT
#Falcons CB Dee Alford (concussion) OUT. WR Drake London is being evaluated for concussion.
โ D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 18:01 PDT
Drake London was in the blue medical tent and his team took away his helmet after a personal foul hit him in the head. The usual signs that he was diagnosed with a concussion.
โ Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Drake London takes a hit to the helmet and is given an unnecessary roughness penalty. He looked a little foggy as he walked toward the sideline.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:56pm PDT
The Bucs have been exclusively in the zone so far, with Kirk going 8-of-9 for 115 yards and 1 TD.
โ Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 17:52 PDT
FIELD GOAL: Bucks take lead with 53-yard shot.
Chase McLaughlin made his fourth of four 50-yard field goals this season, a year after going 7 of 8 from the same distance. This is his 26th consecutive regular season appearance, a Bucks record.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:49pm PDT
This defense may be the best in the league at limiting throws beyond 20 yards, but it keeps the Bucs on the field, scoring 15 yards every few plays.
โ Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:48 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Dee Alford enters the Falcons’ locker room.
Antonio Hamilton Sr. will take over at nickel corner.
โ Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:46pm PDT
That’s where the Falcons’ run roughly ended. After Bear’s sack, Younghoe Koo missed a 46-yard FG, got his second try thanks to an offside penalty, and then missed a 41-yard FG.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 17:44 PDT
The Falcons’ 3rd-and-5 at the edge of the red zone ended with a sack of Vita Vea.
There was no plan for Bijan Robinson to pick up Vita Vea.
โ Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 17:41 PDT
Falcons cornerback Dee Alford has a head injury and his return is questionable.
โ Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:36pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
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 17:34 PDT
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 17:33 PDT
After that tackle, Dee Alford called for trainers to come onto the field.
โ Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024 17:31 PDT
The classic look is a popular look in Atlanta.
These Falcons uniforms are masterpieces.
Make them full time, dude.
โ JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:30pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
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.
โ JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:30pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Mike Evans passed Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin (11,904) for the 30th most receiving yards in NFL history.
โ Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:29pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Bucs wide receiver Cameron Johnson is down with an apparent injury.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 17:27 PDT
Oh, and Falcons CB AJ Terrell was an easy pick on 2nd-and-5. he is not happy
Thursday, October 3, 2024 17:26 PDT
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.
โ Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024