TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-8)
Expectations
The four-time defending NFC South champions aren’t satisfied with owning their division. They want to go on a deep playoff run and have the talent to make the franchise’s 50th season special. Baker Mayfield has turned into an elite quarterback on his fourth team. He’s coming off a sensational season in which he became the fourth player in NFL history to achieve at least 4,000 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and a 70% completion percentage in a single season. The offense is stacked with talent, including star wide receiver Mike Evans, running back Bucky Irving and All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs. They were top 5 in passing and rushing last year. A defense that was depleted by injuries last season needs to step up, pressure quarterbacks