In our first NFC South divisional game of the season, the Buccaneers faced off against the Falcons in a close battle, ending 23-20. One of the main issues with QB Baker Mayfield last season was taking care of the ball,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers as Buccaneers take early command of NFC South in Week 1.

The Miami Herald broke down each division and continues with the NFC South, looking at the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach: Raheem Morris (second season with the Falcons; 29-47 in the regular season) Key additions: WR Nick Nash, DE James Pearce Jr., LB Jalon Walker, S Xavier Watts

Joey Sheiner grades each NFC South team's preseason with overall, offense, and defense grades. Can the Falcons' offense take off with Michael Penix at the helm?

Weaknesses: Opposing quarterbacks gashed Tampa over the middle of the field at times last year. The secondary remains wobbly, but if the Bucs can field just a league-average defense, that should be enough to buoy them to a comfortable division win. BetMGM says: Win Super Bowl: 80-1; Over-under win total: 7.5

There are 10 winless teams through two weeks of the NFL season. Some are dead in the water, but for others, the playoffs are still well within reach.

Since Baker Mayfield joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023, the team has exceeded expectations. Although Mayfield's play was a big reason why the Bucs managed

The NFC West’s seven total wins are by far the most of any division. The next closest is four wins, which the NFC North, NFC East and AFC North both have. Barring a tie between the Chargers and Raiders on Monday, the AFC West will also have four wins through two weeks.