The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5) return to Raymond James Stadium on Sunday for a Week 8 NFC South matchup against the Atlanta Falcons
(3-4). Tampa Bay enters the game in third place in the division, while Atlanta sits second behind the Carolina Panthers (3-4). Despite a difficult start to the season, the Buccaneers remain in the division race and can close the gap with a win over their division rival.Tampa Bay comes off a dominant 43-13 win over Carolina in Week 7, improving to 1-0 in NFC South play. A win over Atlanta would give the Buccaneers a 2-0 divisional record, improve their overall record to 3-5, and move them within half a game of first place. It would also give Tampa Bay an early head-to-head advantage over Carolina and Atlanta as the team
looks to build momentum after its first divisional win. The Buccaneers are also searching for their first home win of the season after losing their first four games at Raymond James Stadium.
Follow along with Bucs Wire for live updates, scoring plays, injury news, and analysis throughout Sunday's matchup.
Buccaneers get Luke Goedeke back, Emeka Egbuka inactive vs. Falcons
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have starting right tackle Luke Goedeke available for Sunday's NFC South matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka headlines the Buccaneers' inactive list, joining cornerback Ayden Garnes, guards Luke Haggard and Billy Schrauth, and defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart. Tampa Bay will miss Egbuka in the passing game but will get an important starter back on the offensive line.
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