Who the Experts Are Taking in Buccaneers vs. Falcons Week 8
Experts lean toward the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay, setting up a razor-thin divisional matchup that hinges on quarterback performance and defense.

Experts lean toward the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay, setting up a razor-thin divisional matchup that hinges on quarterback performance and defense.

The Buccaneers are starting to get healthy as they host the Atlanta Falcons, and the injury report includes key players. Who's out in Tampa this Sunday?

Bucky Irving is at the center of Tampa Bay's plan against the Atlanta Falcons after the Buccaneers rushed for 258 yards in last week's win at Carolina.

The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for a very important NFC South showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta comes into the contest with a 3-4 record, and the Buccaneers are 2-5. After a dreaded 0-4 start, Tampa Bay has played much better football over the last month and is coming off […] The post Atlanta Falcons Announce Brian Robinson Jr. News Before Buccaneers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Bucky Irving and the Bucs ran for 258 yards at Carolina, but Bijan Robinson's 5.4 yards per carry is the number Tampa Bay's run defense has to slow down.

Falcons tight end has 629 receiving yards and six TDs against the Buccaneers, according to James Yarcho. Tampa Bay will need an answer in Week 8.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson is encouraged by Chicago’s progress against the run, but the defense must limit explosive passing plays to reach its full potential.

Bye weeks and injuries are testing roster depth. Use our trusted Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings to find your best starters and chase a win.

The Atlanta Falcons have a decision to make on running back Bijan Robinson after a concerning update.

Atlanta ranks 28th in dropback EPA, but Michael Penix Jr. has a 109.1 rating, and the Buccaneers' offense trails the Falcons' defense in four categories.

The Buccaneers are 0-4 at Raymond James and tied for 30th in dropback EPA, but a top-three defense and a run game that just piled up 258 yards host Atlanta.

Penix has gotten the ball out in three seconds or less on 121 of 156 dropbacks, according to James Yarcho, thwarting opposing pass rushers.

The Atlanta Falcons offense has a tendency to feel a little top-heavy. It’s a whole lot of Bijan Robinson and Drake London — which is great, because those are two great players, but which can also make it a bit easier for the defense to know what is coming. The Falcons did a better job […] The post Falcons Trade Fits With Vikings WR appeared first on HEAVY.

Fantasy football is much easier when you have a reliable running back leading the way. These Week 8 running back rankings are all about redemption for stars who disappointed in Week 7. Last week, both the Falcons and Lions won their games. However, that came at the cost of Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs leaving […] The post Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Week 8 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fantasy football can be cruel. One week, your star players carry you to victory; the next, they deliver frustrating stat lines. Now, a disappointing performance does not automatically signal a decline in fantasy value. As managers prepare for Week 8, there are several big names worth keeping in their starting lineups despite their recent struggles. […] The post Week 7 fantasy football bad beats not to worry about appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dallas Cowboys phasing "liability" $50 million Pro Bowler out of offense. The post Dallas Cowboys Phasing ‘Liability’ $50 Million Pro Bowler Out of Offense appeared first on HEAVY.

Michael Penix Jr. earned significant praise from Jessie Bates III after balling out in the Atlanta Falcons’ 29-20 upset win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. Penix has brought stability to the Falcons in his return from injury, helping the team bounce back from a poor 0-2 start. They have since won three […] The post Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. gets ultimate endorsement from Jessie Bates III after 49ers upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Atlanta's win over previously unbeaten San Francisco has one NFL insider reconsidering what the future could hold at quarterback. The post Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Draws Telling Long-Term Prediction From NFL Insider appeared first on HEAVY.

Coach Kyle Shanahan, QB Brock Purdy and other familiar faces led the 49ers into gridiron battle against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 action that included a Christian McCaffrey injury scare. Fans debated whether San Francisco could finish the season undefeated like the 1972 Miami Dolphins ahead of the game and got their answer as […] The post 49ers’ Brock Purdy explains brutal blunder that cost San Francisco during Falcons upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 49ers could use one more reinforcement in order to try to put themselves over the top.

The 49ers are looking to stay undefeated by grounding the Falcons on Sunday.

The 49ers' running game has been efficient this season after being lackluster the previous two years.

A key 49ers wide receiver won't play this Sunday against the Falcons, but another one could return from injury.

The undefeated 49ers will arrive in Atlanta with a hefty injury report. Meanwhile, the Falcons have their own injury issues. Which players won't play on Sunday?
