NFC South Power Rankings

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrate the win over the Denver Broncos in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team that has underperformed thus far in the season. Coming into this year, I believed that Jameis Winston would take a huge leap forward in his progression and become closer to a top seven quarterback.

While not all of the Buccaneers problems arise from Winston, this is a team that needs to become more consistent in execution. Although this is a team with a young core, having a rookie head coach makes it harder to develop players due to not having an existing identity.

Maybe after the slow start this team is having, fans should begin to question why the team fired Lovie Smith?

Also, this is a team that I thought would make a run with the Carolina Panthers for the division title After resigning Doug Martin, I just knew deep down that this was a team built for playing games in January. I guess I was wrong.

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