FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — For the first time this season, the Atlanta Falcons will square off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The game will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off impressive victories. The Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season, beating them 29-20 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Buccaneers ran for 258 yards in a 43-13 road win against the Carolina Panthers.
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Baker Mayfield returned at quarterback for the Buccaneers in Week 7 after missing three games due to a thumb injury, but he didn't have to do too much in the team's win. He attempted just 11 passes and finished with 64 yards and a touchdown. If Mayfield's thumb is feeling better, he could have a bigger role in Tampa Bay's game plan against the Falcons, but the Buccaneers have been largely driven by their defense this season. Against Carolina, their defense forced four turnovers and scored on a fumble returned for a touchdown. The Falcons also forced four turnovers in their win against the 49ers and were effective in limiting quarterback Brock Purdy, who had been playing well during San Francisco's 6-0 start.
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes against the 49ers, and has nine touchdown passes and only one interception in his five starts this season. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance and looked comfortable distributing the ball to his talented weapons. One of those weapons is tight end Kyle Pitts, who had a career-best day in his last trip down to Tampa Bay. The former Florida Gator caught 11 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns against the Buccaneers in Week 15 last season, and he's looking forward to heading back to the Sunshine State.
For those who won't make the trip to Florida for the game, here's how you can catch all the action between the Falcons and Buccaneers.
What time do the Falcons play?
- Who: Atlanta Falcons (3-4) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5)
- When: Sunday, November 1 at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Raymond James Stadium
How can I watch the Falcons play?
- TV: FOX
- Announcers: Mark Followill (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color analyst) and Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
How can I stream the Falcons game?
- Streaming inside the Atlanta market: The game can be streamed on FOX One. On mobile devices, the game can also be found on NFL+. You can get a personalized view of how to watch based on your location here.
- Streaming outside the Atlanta market: International fans can stream on DAZN.
- Before the game: Watch the Atlanta Falcons Pregame Show.
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How can I listen to the Falcons game?
- Local radio: 92.9 The Game, Westwood One and La Mejor.
- Local announcers: Wes Durham (play-by-play), Dave Archer (color analyst)
- SiriusXM radio: Subscribers can listen to games here.
Which jerseys will the Falcons wear vs. the Buccaneers?
- Falcons' jersey color vs. Bucs: Red
- Full 2026 uniform schedule
Weather forecast for the Falcons-Bucs game
Here is the current forecast for Tampa on Sunday, according to AccuWeather.
- Skies: Cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms
- Temperature: 79 degrees
- Chance of precipitation: 84%
- Humidity: 82%
- Wind: ENE 10 mph
This Throwback Thursday, we're taking a look back at the Falcons vs Buccaneers match-up through history as we gear up for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay in Week 8.
