A week after I asked whether the NFC South is good, everyone outside the Panthers lost — troubling. The Buccaneers ran out of magic, and the Falcons continue to yo-yo, while the Saints continue on their downward trajectory.

The Buccaneers' ownership group, the Glazer family, could pose a threat to a potential Baker Mayfield contract extension.

Bucs WR Mike Evan broke his collarbone and is out for most of the season. The Cardinals play Tampa Bay in Week 13.

The family of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Doug Martin laid out the tragic final moments of his life before his sudden death over the weekend. In a letter released by Martin’s agent, Brian Murphy,

Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died in police custody, the Oakland, California, Police Department confirmed. He was 36. Police announced Saturday in a news release on Facebook that an in-custody death occurred just after 4:15 a.m.

The Buccaneers will be looking to get their passing attack back into rhythm when they visit the Superdome on Sunday to take on a Saints team led by pass-rusher Carl Granderson and ageless LB Demario D

A victory on Sunday would be a considerable upset; although the Bucs fell short against the Lions on Monday Night Football, they’ve proven to be one of the conference’s best teams. Despite their growing list of injuries – including, most recently, Mike Evans – Tampa Bay is a clear favorite here.