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2024 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 2

Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in Week Two across power rankings?

Sep 11, 2024 at 08:51 AM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

After coming off an exhilarating victory over the Washington Commanders in Week One, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will head to Detroit to take on the Lions in a rematch of last year's NFC Divisional Round game. The battle of two No. 1 overall picks in Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff will commence again on Sunday, September 15 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Both clubs are expected to reach great heights in 2024, and Sunday will undoubtedly be a physical matchup.

See the full list of power rankings from major networks:

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco

Rank: 9
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, 49ers, Bills, Lions, Texans
NFC South: Saints (25), Falcons (22), Panthers (32)

The Athletic – Josh Kendall

Rank: 10
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, 49ers, Bills, Texans, Lions
NFC South: Saints (11), Falcons (28), Panthers (31)

NFL.com – Eric Edholm

Rank: 16
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, 49ers, Lions, Eagles, Ravens
NFC South: Saints (24), Falcons (23), Panthers (32)

USA TODAY – Nate Davis

Rank: 11
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, Lions, 49ers, Ravens, Eagles
NFC South: Saints (24), Falcons (19), Panthers (31)

ESPN – ESPN Staff Writers

Rank: 13
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, 49ers, Lions, Ravens, Eagles
NFC South: Saints (23), Falcons (25), Panthers (32)

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