NFC South Wild Card Race Begins | NFL News

0:00It's September 1st. NFL News today starts now. AI powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. The NFC South is looking like the league's weakest division again this year. We've seen teams win it, with losing records recently, and nobody's really pulling away. It's pretty wild to think that 8 or maybe 10 wins could be enough to take the crown. The race officially kicks off September 13th. The Buccaneers are heading into this season with some questions. Baker Mayfield is out there playing for a new deal. Something like he was disrespected by the organization. He's got a chip on his shoulder, especially after that second half slump last year. They've got some new offensive minds and a potential game changer on defense in Ruben Bane, Jr. Meanwhile, Bryce Young and the Panthers are in a similar spot. Young's in his fourth year, and they're still evaluating him, even after he helped them win the division. He's got some talent around him, but injuries on the offensive line are a concern. Which Dave Canalis is looking to push them into double-digit wins.

1:00Over in Atlanta, they brought in Kevin Stofanski, a coach whose had success getting teams to the playoffs. The quarterback situation is still a bit murky with two atagoviloa and Michael Pennex Jr. competing. Bijon Robinson is the guy they need to lean on, but the defense has some holes, especially with key players out. And then there are the Saints. Tyler's show showed some promise last season, giving them a reason for optimism after a rough start. Dave added some pieces on offense, but losing to Mario Davis on defense is a big blow. Still, expect them to be in the mix for the division title.