NFC South 2026 Preview: Baker’s Bucs, Penix vs Tua Drama & Bryce Young's Leap | Snap Tackle & Talk

Is Baker Mayfield primed to keep Tampa Bay on top, or can Bryce Young build on his playoff momentum and steal the crown for Carolina?

Dwight, Colin, and Jon break down all four NFC South squads heading into the 2026 NFL kickoff! From Atlanta’s high-stakes quarterback clash between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa to New Orleans’ search for defensive answers, the guys dive deep into advanced EPA metrics, roster turnover, and schedule paths to crown a division winner.

Inside This Episode:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield’s make-or-break year, offensive continuity (+0.006 EPA/play baseline), and how Todd Bowles adapts the interior defense amid Vita Vea trade discussions.

Atlanta Falcons: The camp duel between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, early-down success rates, and opening Week 1 as road underdogs in Pittsburgh.

Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young’s progression following playoff experience, offensive line protection leaps, and their Week 1 home test against Chicago.

New Orleans Saints: Defensive identity (-0.051 Defensive EPA/play) vs. offensive efficiency woes (-0.076 Off EPA/play), plus opening as touchdown underdogs at Detroit.

"Snap, Tackle, or Talk": The crew buys, shuts down, and debates the most explosive storylines across the NFC South!

Mailbag: Answering your listener questions from across the country!

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