Overview
- The Buccaneers enter Week 15 at 7-6, tied with the Panthers for first place in the NFC South after dropping four of their last five games.
- Mayfield said the team remains "in control of our own destiny" and urged taking wins one at a time, according to a team transcript.
- Tampa Bay faces Atlanta in Week 15, with Mayfield noting the Falcons would relish spoiling the Bucs' postseason hopes.
- Two remaining matchups against Carolina in the final month give the Buccaneers direct chances to decide the division.
- The stretch run also includes a road trip to Miami, and winning out would secure a fifth straight NFC South title.