The tides have shifted in the NFC South as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sailed to the top with a decisive 28-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Baker Mayfield delivered an air raid with 295 yards and three touchdowns, which could arguably be described as a comeback story for the team's season, according to WFLA.

Despite their victory, it's clear the Bucs have to consistently deliver as they clench a precarious division lead.Their win comes courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons falling to the Minnesota Vikings 42-21, as mentioned by BVM Sports.

The game saw its fair share of dramatic moments, including the Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell being carted off the field with a knee injury after a shove from Bucs defensive lineman Calijah Kancey, an action not penalized during the game. "Prayers to him. I pray for a speedy recovery. I hope everything's good on their end. I definitely took a knee and prayed for him," Kancey told FOX 13. While success adorned the Bucs, the Raiders' woes deepened, adding to their longest losing streak in the NFL with nine straight losses.

Performance kudos extend to Bucs' rookies including Jalen McMillan, who nabbed two touchdown passes, and Rachaad White's dual scoring on the ground and through the air. Bucs' head coach Todd Bowles remained cautiously optimistic, highlighting the importance of not just getting to first place but staying there: "It’s going to be a battle all the way through. We have to come ready every week," as reported by FOX13.

The stat sheets stack favorably for the Bucs, with a reported 72% chance to make the postseason, according to BVM Sports.

Looking ahead, Tampa Bay has to navigate a gauntlet of competition to maintain their edge, starting with a Week 15 clash against the 8-5 Los Angeles Chargers. The Atlanta Falcons, on the tailspin with four consecutive losses, hope to recover against these same 2-11 Raiders in their upcoming matchup. Such games are pivotal and could greatly alter the NFC South landscape. Meanwhile, Mayfield acknowledges the team's spirit, saying "Guys step up when other people go down and that's what football is all about," according to FOX 13.

Over in the Raiders' camp, head coach Antonio Pierce commends his team's resilience: "I appreciate the effort, the grit, the fight," he stated to FOX 13. Tight end Brock Bowers made NFL history breaking the record for receptions in a season by a rookie tight end, a bright note in an otherwise dark season for Las Vegas. "It's cool, but it would be cooler with some more wins," Bowers told, reflecting a team yearning for a turnaround.