The Buccaneers gathered around coach Todd Bowles for his postgame speech in the locker room after a 23-3 victory over the Saints on Sunday, waiting and hoping for the good news every player wants to hear heading into a bye week.

With the season approaching its halfway point, much has changed in the NFL since last season. However, not much has changed in the NFC South. Sure, new players and coaches have arrived, but the division’s hierarchy from 2024 appears unchanged.

The Carolina Panthers are currently riding a three-game winning streak. They are part of a division that is looking a lot better these days than in year’s past.

A recent trade proposal would see the Cleveland Browns deal rookie QB Shedeur Sanders to the New Orleans Saints.