Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers is one of the leading candidates for the NFL MVP honor through the first few weeks of the season. Mayfield is in his second year with Tampa Bay and has been playing at an elite level so far. He has thrown for 984 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions through four games.

Week 5 of Thursday Night Football features an NFC South matchup between the Atlanta Falcons (-1.5, 43.5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8:15 p.m.