Falcons' Penix and Buccaneers' Mayfield Aiming to Help Rebounding Teams Take Control of NFC South
Both teams enter with winning momentum and key offensive stars as Tampa Bay seeks its first home victory and Atlanta aims to strengthen its playoff position.
- On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium for a pivotal NFC South matchup with both teams seeking to improve their division standing.
- While the Buccaneers remain winless at home with an 0-4 record, the Falcons have gained momentum, winning three of their last five games behind quarterback Michael Penix Jr. after an 0-2 start.
- Penix, named NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday, has thrown for 1,157 yards since his return, while Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield returned from a dislocated thumb to lead a 43-13 rout of the Carolina Panthers last week.
- The Falcons lead the all-time series 33-32 and rely on a defensive unit allowing only 62 quarterback pressures this season, while Tampa Bay's defense limits opponents to less than 300 yards per game.
- Sunday marks a homecoming for Penix, who grew up in nearby Dade City, Florida, as both teams fight for control of a wide-open NFC South race where losing-record teams have recently won titles.
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