Once one of the hottest teams in the NFL , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost three of their last four heading into a difficult Week 12 road trip against the Los Angeles Rams .

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has accounted for the 12th-most passing yards (2,365) and is tied for the 10th-most TDs (17), has five TDs and two interceptions in those three losses, but the defense has struggled to make enough plays on its end.

During an appearance on Thursday's edition of ESPN's "First Take," former player and current analyst Ryan Clark made it clear that he does not see the Buccaneers contending in the NFC if the defense does not improve.

Ryan Clark is not buying the Buccaneers as Super Bowl contenders

"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they are playing right now, aren't Super Bowl threats

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