Tampa Bay Buccaneers Summary
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Baker Mayfield has been nominated as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, marking the first nomination of his career, according to WFLA. The Buccaneers recently faced a challenging stretch, having lost three consecutive games before securing a much-needed victory against the Arizona Cardinals with a score of 20-17 in Week 13.
With a record of 7-5, the Buccaneers are still in first place in the NFC South as they prepare to host the struggling New Orleans Saints, who sit at 2-10. This matchup is crucial for the Buccaneers, who aim to complete a season sweep against the Saints after previously defeating them 23-3 on October 26.
There is optimism for the Buccaneers as they have opened the practice window for Mike Evans, indicating he may return to the lineup for this divisional matchup. Fan engagement is high as polls indicate interest in whether the Buccaneers can maintain their momentum following the win over the Cardinals.