NFC South: Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons highlight Week 2

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons shakes hands with Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers of the Carolina Panthers after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons shakes hands with Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers of the Carolina Panthers after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New Orleans Saints
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 9: Peyton Barber #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball past the out stretch arms of Marcus Davenport #92 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Buccaneers defeated the Saints 48-40. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Tampa BayBuccaneers. player. 48. 1-0, Overall. 1-0, NFC South. 1

Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48, New Orleans Saints 40

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers sent a resounding message throughout the division on Sunday with an opening week win on the road inside the Superdome. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and his receivers exploited a Saints secondary for two, 50-plus yard touchdowns racking up 417 yards and two additional scores.

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0), 1:00pm

Philadelphia defeated Atlanta last week to open the 2018 regular season and if the Buccaneers can carry over some of their magic from last week to the home opener, it will put them in good league standing to begin the year.