On Sunday, September 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Buccaneers will face off against the Falcons to kick off the 2025 slate on the road. The Bucs will face young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Sunday, who will begin his debut season as the Falcons' full-time starter. Penix, the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, made three starts last season and will assume the signal-caller duties for the NFC South squad. Atlanta overhauled their pass rush with draft selections Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. and Tampa Bay will begin their quest for a fifth-straight division crown.

See the full list of power rankings from major outlets:

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco

Rank: 6

NFL Top 5: Eagles, Bills, Chiefs, Packers, Ravens

NFC South: Saints (32), Falcons (21), Panthers (27)

The Athletic – Jo

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