Tune in to CBS tonight at 7:30 PM EST to watch the NFL Thursday Night Kickoff 2014, followed by the 2014 NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta at 8:25 PM EST.

Beginning at 7:30 on CBS, we will get "an on-location preview of the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup." At 8:25, we will see "Tampa Bay (0-2) at Atlanta (1-1). Lovie Smith's Bucs have two losses to backup QBs, running Tampa's September losing skid to nine in a row. Injuries have plagued new linemen Logan Mankins and Jake Matthews in front of QBs Josh McCown and Matt Ryan," according to TV Guide.

Make sure you tune in to CBS tonight at 7:30 PM ET to catch all of the NFL 2014 Thursday Night Kickoff excitement! And then don't forget to stay tuned for a big game of the season between Tampa Bay and Atlanta at 8:25 PM EST!
Won't be able to catch the kickoff and 2014 NFL game on a TV? Well, we've got you covered with free online live stream links!

Check out a live stream of the "Thursday Night Football: Buccaneers at Falcons" game and the NFL 2014 Thursday Night Kickoff discussion on this CBS free live stream channel online - click here or here (depending on your region, only one may be accessible) to watch the broadcast of "Thursday Night Football: Buccaneers at Falcons" from your computer!

Wondering why you should watch tonight's game? According to Andrew Kahn at CBS Local, "Week 3's Thursday night matchup features two NFC South teams that made headlines for all the wrong reasons last season. The Falcons were among the biggest surprises, going 4-12 after three straight playoff appearances. The Bucs, dealing with far lower expectations, also went 4-12, after starting 0-8. Along the way, quarterback Josh Freeman was released, the team dealt with a MRSA outbreak in the locker room, and fan apathy grew. After the season, coach Greg Schiano and the general manager were fired. Eyeing bounce-back seasons, Atlanta is 1-1 with a win over divisional foe New Orleans. Tampa Bay is 0-2 after low-scoring home losses...Prediction [for tonight's game]: Atlanta 31, Tampa Bay 17."

Dave Choate at SB Nation added, "Now 1-1, the Atlanta Falcons return home after a scant three days off to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A win gives the Falcons a winning record again and some confidence after the Cincinnati loss, and the opportunity to soothe a lot of anxiety over the state of the defense and offense alike. The Buccaneers are 0-2 and are just trying to right the ship after a miserable start to the season, and they'll head into this game missing Gerald McCoy and Mason Foster in the middle of their defense. That gives the Falcons' ground game a little more breathing room, and certainly helps out Matt Ryan as he tries to rebound from last week. Given that this is a divisional game, it'll likely be a good one despite the injuries. The Falcons hit the road next week to play the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants in sequence before hosting the Chicago Bears at home, and they have a prime opportunity to rattle off a few wins in that stretch and improve offensively and defensively for the tougher opponents ahead. I anticipate a Falcons win, albeit perhaps not a convincing one."

Check out a preview of tonight's game, courtesy of CBS Sports, right here.

Excited for tonight's game featuring the Atlanta Falcons at home? Or are you rooting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Make sure to tune in tonight at 7:30 PM ET to catch the NFL 2014 Thursday Night Kickoff analysis, and then a big rivalry game of the 2014 season with the Atlanta Falcons going head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Atlanta. Watch all of tonight's action on CBS or using our live stream links, from 7:30 PM ET to 11:15 PM EST!