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Baker Mayfield’s return boosts Buccaneers hopes – NFC South roundup
A key quarterback returns in Tampa Bay and the Saints draw betting attention in Paris: here’s everything NFC South fans need to know this morning.
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There were no NFC South games on the schedule yesterday, but the division still produced meaningful news at quarterback and on the betting front, with Tampa Bay getting a starter back and New Orleans drawing attention ahead of its trip to Paris.
Baker Mayfield back under center for Buccaneers
CBS Sports reports that Baker Mayfield is set to return for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a three-game absence. He will be back under center and is expected to wear a custom glove, according to the outlet. For a team stuck at 1-5 and sitting at the bottom of the NFC South, having its starting quarterback back in the huddle comes at a critical time.
Exactly how much Mayfield can change Tampa Bay’s trajectory will be decided on the field, but his return at least gives the Buccaneers a clearer offensive identity as they try to claw back into a division race that remains wide open.
Saints highlighted in Week 7 betting card
The New Orleans Saints also found themselves in the spotlight, this time from a betting perspective. According to CBS Sports, the Saints are one of the recommended plays for NFL Week 7 and are projected to cover in Paris. While the specific matchup and line are not detailed, being singled out as a best bet is noteworthy for a team currently at 2-4.
In a tight NFC South, any opportunity to gain ground matters. A strong showing in Paris could help New Orleans reposition itself in the standings against rivals like the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who sit at 2-4 and 1-5 respectively.
Panthers still on top of a crowded NFC South
The Carolina Panthers remain in first place at 3-2, ahead of the Falcons (2-4), Saints (2-4) and Buccaneers (1-5). There was no major news out of Atlanta or Carolina on this quiet day, but the standings underline how little separates the four clubs. With Mayfield’s return in Tampa Bay and the Saints drawing confidence from the betting market, the NFC South race could tighten quickly in the coming days.