Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their fans will keep a keen eye on today's game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons today.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been showing support for a possible change to the playoff format. When Goodell was asked about Detroit's proposal back in April, he seemed to be enthusiastic about it .

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their season and their playoff hopes alive, and now have a chance to win the NFC South and host a playoff game.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

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The Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 18 showdown between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers

The Falcons are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Falcons vs. Saints odds from DraftKings, while the over/under for total points scored is 43.5. The Falcons are -180 money line favorites (risk $180 to win $100),