Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick. Pearce currently leads all rookies with eight sacks and has recorded at least one in each of his last six games.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 15 showdown between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons

Zane Gonzalez ’s 43-yard FG gave the Falcons a 29-28 walkoff win at Raymond James Stadium, on the back of Kyle Pitts’ special night — taking three TD catches from Kirk Cousins to keep the Bucs in their sights throughout.

CBS Sports NFL expert Will Brinson shares his favorite bets and props for Thursday's contest between Atlanta and Tampa Bay

NFL Week 15 kicks off when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football tonight. Start time, NFL TV schedule and how to watch.

The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field for NFL Thursday Night Football tonight in Week 15. TNF start time, TV schedule and how to watch.

The Falcons beat the Buccaneers on Thursday night despite a stunning display of penalties, the likes of which the NFL had not seen in years.

The Falcons put together their most thrilling win of the season Thursday night in Tampa, beating the Buccaneers 29-28 on a 43-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez on the game's final play. The game featured a 14-point,