A battle in the NFC North kicks off Week 5.
Week 5 of the NFL season kicks off in the NFC South as the red-hot Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay Buccaneers hits the road to take on Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons.
Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comment section to further discussion tonight’s Thursday night action.
Patriots rooting guide
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Patriots picks
Oliver Thomas: Bijan Robinson is fun. Atlanta’s all-purpose back is also off the injury report. Now let him create what is not there against a defense that has allowed 526 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. | Falcons 27, Buccaneers 20
Brian Hines: Baker Mayfield has thrown for eight touchdowns and nearly 1,000 yards in the first four games of the season, but will face off against a tough Atlanta secondary. The home team prevails in a close one behind a big game from Bijan Robinson. | Falcons 23, Buccaneers 20
Bernd Buchmasser: The Buccaneers may be entering the game with a better record, but playing on the road on Thursday night is always a challenge. Add the fact that they are struggling with injuries, and that Atlanta’s offense is starting to round into form, and you get the recipe for a home team win. | Falcons 21, Buccaneers 17
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