"In back-to-back weeks, Mayfield drove the Buccaneers offense down the field in the final minutes of the game for the win. Tampa Bay is the favorite to win the NFC South for a reason. They know how to gut out tough wins regardless of their injury troubles, and Todd Bowles has taken strides as a head coach, managing that final drive to perfection."
"Mac Jones was too much for the Saints, who now fall to 0-2, a statistical nightmare that almost guarantees missing the playoffs. The defense has looked suspect across the first two games, but it does not bring me joy to report that the Saints offense doesn't look bad, and that's the closest thing to a compliment you'll be getting out of me."
"The Buccaneers, of course, suffered another devastating injury; DT Calijah Kancey tore his pec and will now be out for the rest of the season. Tampa Bay has embodied the "next man up" mantra for years, but at some point, this team has to catch a break. They take on the New York Jets, who are dealing with their own injury troubles as Justin Fields recovers from a concussion."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers have repeatedly closed out tight games with late Baker Mayfield drives, overcoming injuries and coaching management under Todd Bowles. Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey's season-ending pec tear adds to the team's injury list, requiring next-man-up depth. Tampa Bay faces the New York Jets next, who are also dealing with injuries. New Orleans Saints dropped to 0-2 after Mac Jones outplayed them; the defense has looked suspect while the offense shows some competence, making playoff prospects unlikely. Carolina Panthers began with another troubling loss despite Bryce Young showing signs during a comeback. Atlanta recorded its first-season win on primetime.
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