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To start the 2025 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came out of the gates blazing, winning five out of six games and establishing themselves as a Super Bowl contender. Though, since the team's bye week, Todd Bowles' squad has been going in the wrong direction.
Bowles, Baker Mayfield and Co. Have lost four out of their last five games, and Tampa Bay's once-strong hold of the NFC South is now just a tiebreaker. With the Carolina Panthers having an identical 7-6 record, the Buccaneers are now in a tight division race down the stretch.
Tampa Bay has its first chance to get back to winning ways on Thursday night, when it hosts an NFC South opponent in the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta (4-9) has lost signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. For the rest of the season, but it has a prime opportunity to play spoiler under the lights.
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The two teams met for the first time in Week 1, with Mayfield leading a last-minute drive with a game-winning touchdown to rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who caught two touchdowns in the game. Tampa Bay won in a 27-24 thriller. With both teams on a downward trajectory, but one still able to save the season, will there be similar fireworks on Thursday night?
Follow along for updates throughout the night.
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5:54 p.m.: Baker Mayfield is also on-site.
Ready to Bake on TNF 👨🍳
— NFL (@NFL) December 11, 2025
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In Week 1 against Atlanta, Mayfield threw for three touchdowns, including on a game-winning drive in the final minute.
5:48 p.m.: Bijan Robinson has arrived.
Bijan in the building 📍
— NFL (@NFL) December 11, 2025
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The running back, who is fourth in the NFL with 1,081 rushing yards, was limited to only 24 on 12 carries in the Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers.
Though, he has performed well in primetime. In Week 2 against the Vikings, Robinson had 143 yards on 22 carries, and in Week 6 against the Bills had 238 scrimmage yards and a touchdown.
5:32 p.m.: We have an all-time jersey matchup tonight, with both Atlanta and Tampa Bay wearing throwback uniforms.
Battle of the throwbacks pic.twitter.com/QNXSttopJJ
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 11, 2025
Tampa Bay, the home team, will be bringing out its "Creamsicle" uniforms.
One of our favorite traditions... CREAMSICLE 🤩🔥
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 11, 2025
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Atlanta, on the other hand, will wear its "Dirty Bird" throwbacks.
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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 9, 2025
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Buccaneers vs. Falcons start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 11
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
"Thursday Night Football" will kick off at 8:15 p.m. From Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.
Buccaneers vs. Falcons TV channel
- TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
The game will be on Prime Video, with the usual "Thursday Night Football" crew of Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit on the call.
Falcons 2025 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 12/11 | @ Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 12/21 | @ Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| 12/29 | vs. Rams | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 1/4/26 | vs. Saints | TBD | TBD |
Buccaneers 2025 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 12/11 | vs. Falcons | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 12/21 | @ Panthers | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| 12/28 | @ Dolphins | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| 1/4/26 | vs. Panthers | TBD | TBD |