Time for a tussle in Tampa Bay! Falcons vs Buccaneers preview | Friday Five Podcast

Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden to break down the Atlanta Falcons' Sunday afternoon showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They look at every aspect of the matchup, debating who has the advantage on each side of the ball, what each teams' tendencies have been so far, and why Michael Penix Jr.'s first 17 starts hold a ton a of promise for Falcons fans.

A comeback story on all levels, complete with a winning Sunday in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. reflects on the Falcons Week 7 win over the San Francisco 49ers and looks ahead to the Falcons' Week 8 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski speaks with the media as the Falcons prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After leaving the Falcons game in week 6 on a stretcher, Kendal Daniels returns in week 7 with a lights-out performance as the Falcons stun the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

Defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus is mic'd up for the Falcons week 7 win against the 49ers.

This week on Falcons Audible, Derek Rackley, Dave Archer and D.J. Shockley talk Atlanta squashing the San Francisco 49ers' hopes at an undefeated season following a 29-20 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before shifting gears to the Falcons' week 8 matchup in Tampa Bay against the NFC South rival Buccaneers. The guys break down the Bucs' unconventional win over the Panthers and explain what the Falcons need to do to grab a win and take control of the division.

Tommy Rees and the Falcons offense were clicking last Sunday against the 49ers, join D.J. Shockly as he breaks down some of Rees' best play calls from the win.

Atlanta Falcons Bijan Robinson and Jessie Bates III speak with the media on the Monday following the Atlanta Falcons home win over the San Francisco 49ers and look ahead to their matchup vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski reflects on the Falcons Week 7 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski delivers a post-game victory speech after the Falcons win against the San Francisco 49ers.

Drake London, Kyle Pitts Sr., AJ Terrell Jr. & more Falcons speak to media | Press Conference

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. speak with the media following the Falcons' matchup against San Francisco.

Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels speaks after having two turnovers in crucial game over the 49ers.

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski speaks with the media following the Falcons' matchup against San Francisco.

Highlights from the Atlanta Falcons' Week 7 matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers during the 2026 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers play the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 10/25/2026

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates forces San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle to fumble. The ball is recovered by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels intercepts San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for a 4-yard loss.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Drake London.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson catches a 19-yard pass from quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates intercepts San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

Michael Penix with a pass completion to Kyle Pitts for a 5-yard Touchdown vs. San Francisco 49ers

Atlanta Falcons kicker Nick Folk makes a 33-yard field goal.