As we move through Week 17, ESPN's power index places Tampa Bay's odds of making the playoffs at 56.4 percent. A relatively easy matchup for the Buccaneers and a meeting with the Saints for the Falcons are quite helpful for Tampa Bay.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a narrow 26-24 defeat against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16, dropping them out of a playoff seed with just two games to go. Although the Atlanta Falcons surpassed Tampa Bay for the NFC South lead,

Paul's Prediction: A chance to dethrone the Atlanta Falcons from the NFC South's top spot awaits the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Baker Mayfield has a prime opportunity to put his team in an ideal playoff position against the Carolina Panthers.