The stage is set for Sunday as the Buccaneers (0-0) and Falcons (0-0) kick off their seasons in a classic NFC South showdown.
Atlanta has had the upper hand lately, winning four of the last five meetings in the rivalry, including a clean sweep in 2024. The Falcons edged out a 36-30 overtime thriller at home on October 3 before sneaking out another nail-biter on the road less than a month later.
The two sides split in 2023, but before that, Tampa Bay had enjoyed a five-game win streak over Atlanta that started back in 2019. This rivalry, dating to 1977 when the Falcons blanked the Bucs 17-0, has seen its fair share of drama—six overtime battles and counting.
For Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield remains the man to watch. Last season, he ranked second in touchdown passes, third in passing yards, and fourth in passer rating across the league. Against Atlanta specifically, he’s been lights out—posting 13 touchdowns to just three interceptions and a 105.2 rating in five starts.
Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to the Falcons vs. Buccaneers on the radio.
Falcons vs. Buccaneers radio station
- National radio channels: SiriusXM channel 380 (away), 225 (home)
- Falcons radio channel: 92.9 The Game (WZGC/FM)
- Buccaneers radio channels: WXTB, 97.9 FM Tampa
You can listen to the Falcons vs. Buccaneers live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 225 (Falcons) and 380 (Buccaneers).
Football fans in the local markets can listen to the game on 92.9 The Game (WZGC/FM) and WXTB, 97.9 FM Tampa.
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Falcons vs. Buccaneers start time
- Date: Sunday, September 7
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Falcons vs. Buccaneers will kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 7.
The game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Falcons schedule
Here is the 2025 regular season schedule for Atlanta.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sep. 7 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. |
| Sep. 14 | at Vikings | 8:20 p.m. |
| Sep. 21 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. |
| Sep. 28 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. |
| Oct. 13 | vs. Bills | 7:15 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | vs. Dolphins | 1:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | at Patriots | 2:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Colts | 10:30 a.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Panthers | 2:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | at Saints | 5:25 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | at Jets | 2:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 7 | vs. Seahawks | 2:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 11 | at Buccaneers | 9:15 p.m. |
| Dec. 21 | at Cardinals | 5:05 p.m. |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Rams | 9:15 p.m. |
| TBD | vs. Saints | TBD |
Buccaneers 2025 schedule
Here is the 2025 regular season schedule for Tampa Bay.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sep. 7 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. |
| Sep. 15 | at Texans | 7 p.m. |
| Sep. 21 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. |
| Sep. 28 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. 49ers | 1:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 20 | at Lions | 7:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | at Saints | 3:05 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Patriots | 2:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at Bills | 2:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | at Rams | 9:20 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Cardinals | 2:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 7 | vs. Saints | 2:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 11 | vs. Falcons | 9:15 p.m. |
| Dec. 20 | at Panthers | 2:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 27 | at Dolphins | 2:00 p.m. |
| TBD | vs. Panthers | TBD |
NFL schedule 2025: Week 1
Here's a complete look at the NFL schedule for Week 1 of the new season, with games spread out across four days.
Thursday, Sept. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles vs. Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Friday, Sept. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | YouTube |
Sunday, Sept. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Browns vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Colts vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Saints vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Jets vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Commanders vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Texans | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Bills vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Sept. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bears vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |