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Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (3-1) are rolling on offense but their defense still is missing All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey.
Kirk Cousins still hasn't found a rhythm with the Falcons (2-2). Atlanta's offense could benefit from facing a banged-up defense on a short week.
The two will face off tonight in Atlanta with first place on the line.
The Falcons, who are 1.5-point favorites, have lost six of the past eight games against the Bucs and need a win at home if they hope to dethrone them in the NFC South. Falcons, 23-20.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
n Miami Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips said the knee injury he suffered against the Tennessee Titans on Monday night will require season-ending surgery. In an Instagram post Wednesday afternoon, Phillips said he will have reconstructive surgery on his right knee after getting hurt in the third quarter of a 31-12 loss to the Titans. Phillips had worked his way back from a season-ending right Achilles tendon tear in 2023 that sidelined him the final seven games of the season.
The Associated Press