"Quarterback Baker Mayfield was lauded for his historic come-from-behind victories and the defense for making critical stops to secure them. Mayfield even established himself as the early favorite for the MVP award. Fast-forward to Week 17, and after dropping six of their past seven games -- including three straight losses to divisional opponents -- they're just fighting to avoid playoff elimination."
"To his point, in 2024 the Bucs had to win six of their last seven games to get to the postseason after a 4-6 start. They finished the regular season with a 10-7 record. In 2023, after a 4-7 start, they won five of their last six games to finish 9-8 and win the division again. But the hopes of them pulling away to win the division after the returns of wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan and running back Bucky Irving h"
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began the season near the top of the NFC and held a two-game lead in the NFC South at 6-2. Quarterback Baker Mayfield produced historic come-from-behind victories and the defense made critical stops, positioning Mayfield as an early MVP favorite. The team then lost six of seven games, including three straight divisional defeats, and dropped to 7-8, facing potential playoff elimination. Only a division title will guarantee a postseason berth, requiring a win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 and possibly a win over the Miami Dolphins. Key offensive contributors returned from injury late in the year.
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