As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gear up to host the Atlanta Falcons for Thursday Night Football at Raymond James Stadium, they find themselves favored to win. Both teams are eager to bounce back after recent setbacks, setting the stage for an intense matchup.

In preparation for the game, News Channel 8 reached out to Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles to assess any changes in the Falcons’ lineup since their initial encounter in Week 1. Bowles remarked on the team’s consistency, noting the similarities between quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. “Penix Jr. brings more athleticism and a strong deep ball, while Cousins, with his extensive experience, demonstrates intelligence and effective ball movement,” Bowles explained, emphasizing that despite these differences, their overall approach remains unchanged.