With the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots handing the Bucs a tough loss in Week Five, it was expected for the Bucs to drop slightly in the NFL Power Rankings this week. That being said, the needle didn’t shift a whole lot. The Bucs putting up a fight against New England,showcasing some defensive depth as well as a developing run-game with the return of RB Doug Martin seemed to certainly help their cause.
Take a look below at where the Bucs stack up in Week Six:
NFL.com, Elliot Harrison Rank: 19
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, Eagles, Packers, Falcons, Panthers
NFC South: Falcons (4), Panthers (5), Saints (15)
Week 6 Opponent Ranking: Cardinals (28)