2024 - Week 5 TNF Preview

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TB (3-1) @ ATL (2-2)

• A week after the bitter Falcons Saints rivalry, we have another NFC bout on our hands. The Falcons will want this one to keep the Bucs from pulling away, whilst the Bucs will naturally want to communicate who’s boss to the division. But this could be a feisty game - the Falcons have only had close games so far this season, thus it isn’t surprising to see them at .500. Meanwhile for the Bucs, outside of a blip against the Broncos where their defence was banged up to high heaven, and perhaps the Broncos turned a bit of a corner, they’ve been quite dominant - seeing off the Eagles, Lions and Commanders. I’d ultimately expect the Bucs to come out on top again as I still don’t think the Falcons are firing on all cylinders, but on a short week in a divisional bout it’s likely to be a close affair. 
• Fantasy wise for the Bucs, Baker Mayfield once again squarely finds himself in the streaming conversation. He’s a reasonable option, though if you can get someone like Darnold, Purdy, Fields I’d be more tempted to go with them. You can deploy Bucky Irving as a flex with his arrow pointing upward, as he is poised to become the lead back here. In PPR I don’t mind White as a flex play, I just don’t think there’s much upside. Fire up Evans and Godwin, don’t play Otton despite some productivity last week. McLaughlin is a fine kicking option, but sit the Bucs D.
• For the Falcons, Kirk is still off the streaming radar. The Bucs D has been playing fairly well, but Kirk is still a statue whilst he works his way back fully from his achilles injury. He needs to regain some mobility in order for him and this Falcons offence to kick up a notch. Bijan should be playing, so you should play Bijan. He’s a bit banged up, but you shouldn’t sit him. Allgeier is a sneaky weak flex play in light of that, too. Trot Drake London out, and if you’re in a pinch at receiver I don’t mind you taking a shot on Mooney either (especially in PPR). I would, however, sit Pitts if you can find a tight end with a pulse - as that’s about all that’s required to be a better fantasy tight end than Pitts at this point. Fire up Koo, and don’t play the Falcons defence.