Thursday Night Football Lineup: Drake London’s Anticipated Return in Week 15

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Thursday Night Football Lineup: Drake London’s Anticipated Return in Week 15

Football enthusiasts are gearing up for an exciting matchup as “Thursday Night Football” returns for Week 15. The Atlanta Falcons will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a divisional clash with significant playoff implications.

Week 15 Matchup Overview

The game will take place on Thursday, December 11, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This showdown is crucial as both teams vie for supremacy in the NFC South.

Team Records and Standings

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7-6 record after a recent loss to the New Orleans Saints.
  • Atlanta Falcons: 4-9 record, struggling this season.

The Buccaneers currently lead the division due to a common games tiebreaker over the Carolina Panthers, who also hold a 7-6 record. Upcoming matchups between these teams could ultimately decide the division champion.

Injury Report: Drake London

Drake London, the Falcons’ leading receiver, is not expected to play. He has been ruled out for the fourth consecutive game as he continues to recover from a knee injury sustained in Week 11.

  • Missing Games: Four games this season, including:
    • Week 8: Hip injury
    • Weeks 11-15: Knee injury

How to Watch the Game

The Falcons vs. Buccaneers contest will be available to viewers via Fox in local markets, with live streaming options on Prime Video and NFL+. New users of Amazon Prime can take advantage of a 30-day free trial to catch the action.

Broadcast Team

The broadcast will feature Al Michaels as the play-by-play announcer, with Kirk Herbstreit providing analysis and Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sidelines.

As anticipation builds, fans can look forward to a thrilling Thursday night filled with competitive football. Don’t miss the action!