Entire NFC Souths' goal in 2026? WIN the South

David Tepper says the Panthers must start fast in season and games as NFC South hopes hinge on fixing Bryce Young’s slow starts.

Previewing the Panthers, Buccaneers, Falcons and Saints ahead of the 2026 NFL season in the NFC South division.

The NFC South is such a toss up — no team stands head and shoulders above the rest, which means all four are capable of winning the division.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of expectations to have a good NFL season with a strong roster. Quarterback Baker Mayfield will attempt to lead Tampa Bay to contention for the Super Bowl. One insider poll from Yahoo led to a group of insiders voting on the biggest topics entering the NFL season.

With shaky quarterbacks and underwhelming rosters, the NFC South invites easy jokes. But someone has to win the worst division in football. Which team has the inside track?

Last season: 8-9, first in the NFC South, lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 34-31, in the NFC Wild Card Round. Key additions: LB Devin Lloyd, OLB Jaelyn Phillips, OT Monroe Freeling, OT Rasheed Walker, C Luke Fortner. Key subtractions: RB Rico Dowdle, C Cade Mays, DE A’Shawn Robinson, LB Christian Rozeboom.

Mayfield is locked in for the immediate future. If he struggles, head coach Todd Bowles won't be.

NFL.com predicts Bucs will reclaim NFC South

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The NFC South is considered the worst division in football. And when it comes to quarterback talent, the NFC South is also considered the worst division in football.