Bucs Eye Fifth Straight NFC South Title, Face Reeling Falcons in Thursday Showdown

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on a mission to secure their fifth consecutive NFC South title, but they face a daunting task as they host the struggling Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. After a surprising home loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Buccaneers know they can't afford to drop another game to a division rival. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield, who's been struggling with a left shoulder injury, acknowledged that the Falcons are hungry for a win to disrupt the Buccaneers' playoff chances. "They'd love nothing more than to beat us and knock us out of the playoffs," Mayfield said. "We've got to expect their best and play with a playoff mentality.