The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have stormed to the top of the NFL. For the first time this season, the team coached by Todd Bowles and led by Baker Mayfield is ranked number one in the Power Rankings of all major media outlets: NFL.com, ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today, and The Athletic.
The promotion comes after a resounding 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, a game in which the defense once again shone with six sacks and two interceptions against Mac Jones, demonstrating that Tampa not only wins, but also commands respect.
Baker Mayfield: The Heart of the Riot
NFL.com analyst Eric Edholm summed it up this way:
“Every Sunday, Baker Mayfield makes an impossible play that inspires the entire team. With him under center, the Buccaneers always have a chance.”
The quarterback’s connection with youngsters Tez Johnson and Kameron Johnson has been key to keeping the offense afloat, even with injuries to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and Emeka Egbuka.
Even with a decimated receiving corps, Mayfield maintains the competitive spirit and chemistry of a locker room that has made resilience its hallmark.
The roar of Detroit awaits
The next challenge will be Monday Night Football in Detroit, against a Lions team hurt after losing to Kansas City.
The Bucs travel with a 5-1 record and the challenge of defending their new status as the NFL’s best team.
As Edholm wrote, “Tampa Bay has proven it can compete in any lion’s den.”
Power Rankings – Week 7
| Half | Ranking | Top 5 NFL |
|---|---|---|
| NFL.com | 1 | Buccaneers, Seahawks, Chiefs, Lions, Bills |
| CBS Sports (Pete Prisco) | 1 | Buccaneers, Packers, Steelers, Colts, Lions |
| The Athletic | 1 | Buccaneers, Rams, Colts, Packers, Chiefs |
| ESPN | 1 | Buccaneers, Lions, Bills, Colts, Eagles |
| USA Today | 1 | Buccaneers, Packers, Rams, Seahawks, Colts |
The Bucs dominate the standings, while their divisional rivals sink: Saints (28), Falcons (16-20) and Panthers (21-23).
The ship continues on its course
Tampa Bay not only leads the scoreboard, but also in identity. A team forged in adversity that, under Mayfield’s motto, plays with heart, nerve, and a pirate’s smile.
The journey continues, and the horizon points north.
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