Here’s an NFL story via the Associated Press: TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top competitor for the NFC South title. Instead, they’re reduced to playing a spoiler role. Kirk Cousins and the ...

From the outset, Tampa Bay made it a point of emphasis to get Bucky Irving the football in a messy, competitive, divisional game. The second-year running back saw his most carries of the season, rushing for 85 yards on 26 attempts, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry.

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tread into must-win territory Thursday night with a Week 15 matchup with Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons.

Fans can listen to Buccaneers vs. Panthers live with SiriusXM on channel 88, NFL Radio, for the national broadcast. Team-specific channels are also available, with 225 being the Bucs and 226 being the Panthers.

We'll have to wait a little bit longer to figure out who'll win the NFC South. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) were able to fend off a late rally from the Carolina Panthers (8-9) and pull off the 16-14 victory at Raymond James Stadium. This victory keeps the Bucs' playoff hopes alive, while Carolina is not out of the race quite yet, even in defeat.