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Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks with head coach Todd Bowles ahead of the Oct. 22 game against the Falcons in Tampa. The NFC South rematch is Sunday.
A win ties the Bucs for the NFC South lead. A loss means their playoff hopes are likely dashed and everyone’s job is at risk.
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  1. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks with head coach Todd Bowles ahead of the Oct. 22 game against the Falcons in Tampa. The NFC South rematch is Sunday.
  2. The Bucs are hoping defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) will be good to go for Sunday's key division game with Atlanta.
  3. Bucs rookie guard Cody Mauch is excited for the rematch with Atlanta now that he has more reps under his belt.
  4. Chris Godwin's production has dropped off as the Bucs have transitioned to a new style of offense that does not cater as much to Godwin's ability to make tough catches in traffic across the middle.
  5. Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin has not missed a game this season but has had little luck in the red zone.
  6. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, and wife Emily are expecting their first child, a daughter.
  7. Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) pushes through to score a touchdown against the Panthers in the fourth quarter on Sunday.
  8. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to go deep in Sunday's win over Carolina.
  9. Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) speaks with linebacker J.J. Russell (51) during the win over Carolina at home on Sunday.
  10. Bucs linebacker Lavonte David, who missed the last game due to injury, may return this week against the Falcons.
  11. The spotlight is likely to get much brighter on Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield after his bounce-back season in Tampa Bay in 2023. Mayfield could be one of the top two free-agent quarterbacks available in the offseason.
  12. Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is being honored by the NFL for his work with children in foster care.
  13. Bucs safety-turned-linebacker Ryan Neal attempts to tackle Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard during Sunday's game at Raymond James Stadium.
  14. Bucs linebacker J.J. Russell (51) celebrates his first NFL sack while Panthers linemen help quarterback Bryce Young to his feet late in the third quarter of Sunday's 21-18 Bucs victory.
  15. Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) pushes his way into the end zone to score an early fourth-quarter touchdown Sunday against the Carolina Panthers  at Raymond James Stadium.
  16. Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) dives for the end zone to complete a 75-yard touchdown catch and run in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium.
  17. Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) celebrates a tackle for loss during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium.
  18. Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) completes a 75-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium.
  19. Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) gets sandwiched by Bears defenders back in a September game at Raymond James Stadium.
  20. Todd Bowles says he doesn't feel any more pressure to win this week than any other week in this league.
  21. Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) makes a catch as he is tackled by Colts cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. (39) during the second half of last Sunday's game in Indianapolis.
  22. Bucs tight end Payne Durham (87) pulls in the catch over a Colts defender during the first half of last Sunday's loss in Indianapolis.
  23. Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) tackles Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after a catch during Sunday's game in Indianapolis.
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