The Atlanta Falcons will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season on Thursday night. The TNF clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Here's a look at the players who won't feature in the Falcons-Buccaneers contest.
Who is inactive for the Falcons tonight?
- Troy Andersen, LB
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Troy Andersen is the only Falcons player ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Buccaneers. The linebacker has been nursing a knee injury and did not practice during the week in the build-up to the game.
Who is inactive for the Buccaneers tonight?
- Luke Goedeke, OT
- Calijah Kancey, DL
- Jalen McMillan, WR
- Trey Palmer, WR
- Antoine Winfield Jr., S
Goedeke will miss the clash against Atlanta on Thursday due to a concussion. The offensive tackle was a limited participant in training throughout the week but it appears that he wasn't able to make a recovery in time for Week 5.
Kancey is ruled out for Thursday's game against the Falcons due to a calf injury. The defensive lineman did not participate in practice for the Buccaneers during the week.
McMillan has a hamstring injury and is unavailable to play against Atlanta on Thursday. The receiver did not practice with his Tampa Bay teammates this week.
Palmer is ruled out of Week 5 with a concussion. The receiver did not feature in any practice session during the week.
Winfield is out for the matchup against the Falcons due to a foot injury. The safety did not practice on Monday and Tuesday but was a limited participant on Wednesday. However, Winfield wasn't able to make a recovery in time to play the Falcons.
NFL 2024 Week 5: How to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons? TV schedule and live stream details
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-2) Week 5 clash will not be broadcast live on national TV. Locals in Tampa Bay and Atlanta can catch the game on FOX.
However, fans nationwide can livestream the NFL contest on Amazon Prime Video, where Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analysis) will be on the call. Kaylee Hartung will be the sideline reporter for the contest.
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
- Time: 8:15 p.m. EDT
- TV channel: FOX 13 in Tampa Bay and FOX 5 in Atlanta
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
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