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Speed Round: Are Lions the best team in football?

The FNIA crew rip through a speed round to debate whether the Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL, discuss if the Arizona Cardinals are contenders and why the Dallas Cowboys should’ve hired Dan Quinn.

2024 Season Overview

Next GameNext Game	10/27/2024 1:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	ATL Atlanta Falcons
Standing (Division)Division Rank	2nd NFC South
WinsWins	4
LossesLosses	3
DrawsDraws	0
PPGPoints per Game	29.9
OPPGOpponent Points per Game	26
Head CoachHead Coach	Todd Bowles

Falcons hold on, beat Bucs 31-26 for sole possession of first place

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Kirk Cousins’ three TD passes have Falcons holding 24-17 halftime lead

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Kyle Pitts has 85 yards, two touchdowns on two receptions

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Bucs tie Falcons 7-7 on Baker Mayfield’s touchdown throw

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Falcons convert Bucs fumble into a touchdown

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NFL 2024 Week 8 early inactives: Tee Higgins is inactive for Bengals

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Trey Palmer

TB Wide Receiver #10

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Trey Palmer caught both of his targets for 29 yards in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons.

Palmer ran a pass route on 41 of Baker Mayfield’s 53 drop backs but was a tertiary option in the passing game, even with Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) sidelined. Palmer won’t have a strong role in the Tampa offense until Jalen McMillan or Sterling Shepard miss time.
Rakim Jarrett

TB Wide Receiver #18

Rakim Jarrett caught 3-of-3 targets for 58 yards in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons.

Jarrett came out of nowhere for a couple long receptions in the second half, though he ran a route on just 11 of Baker Mayfield’s 53 drop backs. Cade Otton and the Bucs’ running backs will continue functioning as the primary pass catchers for the time being. Jarrett could see increased playing time after a solid Week 8 outing, however.
Sean Tucker

TB Running Back #44

Sean Tucker had two rushes for three yards in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons, adding one catch for 12 yards.

Tucker played well behind Rachaad White and Bucky Irving in another pass-heavy game for the Bucs. Irving led the Bucs backfield with nine carries while White had six. The two main backs split 13 targets. Tucker would only be fantasy relevant if White or Irving missed time during the season’s second half.
Bucky Irving

TB Running Back #7

Bucky Irving had nine rushes for 44 yards in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons, adding seven catches for 40 yards.

Irving was again the more efficient, explosive backfield option for the Bucs even though Rachaad White started the game and functioned as the lead back for much of the first half. Irving led White in carries and receptions, though White scored a touchdown through the air in the first half. Chris Godwin and Mike Evans being sideline probably means a hefty load of check downs for Tampa running backs for the remainder of the regular season. That should offer weekly upside for Irving in a split backfield. Irving will be a top-24 option in Week 9 against the Chiefs.
Rachaad White

TB Running Back #1

Rachaad White had six rushes for 29 yards in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons, adding five catches for 38 yards and a touchdown.

White started the game and was the team’s lead rusher until the Falcons took a big lead and forced the Bucs to the air. Tampa’s offense was centered on check down passes from Baker Mayfield, who targeted his running backs 14 times on the day. White sauntered into the end zone for a short touchdown reception in the first quarter, his third of the past two games. Bucky Irving outproduced White through the air, with seven grabs for 40 scoreless yards. The loss of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin should portend plenty of targets for White going forward. He’ll be a solid PPR option in Week 9 against the Chiefs.
Cade Otton

TB Tight End #88

Cade Otton caught 9-of-10 targets for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons.

With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined, Otton functioned as the Bucs’ top pass-catching option and made the most of his opportunity. Otton how has 17 catches for 181 yards and two scores over his past two games and appears to be a top tight end option in the deleted Tampa offense. Baker Mayfield looks to Otton first on critical plays, including near the end zone. He has a chance to be a top three or four option in Week 9 against Kansas City.
Sterling Shepard

TB Wide Receiver #17

Sterling Shepard caught 3-of-5 targets for 18 yards in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons.

Shepard was in and out of the game with a hamstring issue. He functioned as the team’s main slot wideout when healthy and in the game but was the fourth or fifth option in the passing attack. Shepard should be viewed as a WR4 play in deeper formats with Chris Godwin and Mike Evans out of the Tampa lineup.
Jalen McMillan

TB Wide Receiver #15

Jalen McMillan caught 4-of-7 targets for 35 yards in the Bucs’ Week 8 loss against the Falcons, adding one rush for 17 yards.

The rookie, thrust into a larger role with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined, was something of a disaster in Week 8. He was not on the same page with Baker Mayfield and subsequently missed on what would have been a walk-in 70 yard touchdown in the first half. Mayfield also threw one of his two interceptions when targeting McMillan, who ran a route on 62 percent of Mayfield’s drop backs. Perhaps another week of practice with the Bucs’ firs team offense will make the rookie more comfortable ahead of Tampa’s Week 9 game against the Chiefs. McMillan should be considered a top-48 option for now.
Baker Mayfield

TB Quarterback #6

Baker Mayfield completed 37-of-50 attempts for 330 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the Bucs’ 31-26 Week 8 loss against the Falcons, adding three rushes for 11 yards.

With Chris Godwin (ankle) and Mike Evans (hamstring) sidelined, Mayfield dinked and dunked his way down the field in negative game script through much of the game. Tampa running backs saw 14 targets on the day and Cade Otton led all Bucs pass catchers with 10 targets (including two touchdowns). Tampa’s pass-heavy, checkdown offense should be excellent for Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, and Otton going forward. Mayfield had zero chemistry with rookie WR Jalen McMillan, who appeared very much not ready to be the team’s top wideout. Mayfield will be a top-12 fantasy option in Week 9 against the Chiefs.
Sterling Shepard

TB Wide Receiver #17

Sterling Shepard (hamstring) is questionable to return in Week 8 against the Falcons.

The oft-injured Shepard limped off the field near the end of the first half after catching two passes for 13 yards. He had operated as Tampa’s primary slot receiver with Chris Godwin out for the season with an ankle injury. Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer could see increased roles if Shepard misses time.

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