Stopping today's high-octane offenses is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Adam Schein projects the top nine NFL defenses in 2021. Who claims the No. 1 spot? Which stout units just missed the cut?

Recent NFL history has shown us champions that have overcome adversity and gone on deep playoff runs. Led by Tampa Bay, several teams this year are looking to parlay their seasonal setbacks into Super Bowl success, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry told reporters Wednesday that Beckham is slated for surgery early next week to repair the torn ACL in his left knee.

Can the Tom Brady-infused Buccaneers end the Saints' three-year reign over the NFC South? Are the Falcons gearing up for a bounce-back season? What can we expect from the fresh-faced Panthers? Nick Shook explores the state of each team in the division.

Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea left Sunday's practice with a lower left leg injury. The team can exhale knowing Vea suffered a calf injury and isn't as severe as initially feared.

Will Calvin Ridley help return the Falcons' offense to the ranks of the elite? Can Marcus Davenport elevate the Saints' pass rush? Herbie Teope gets you ready for camp in the NFC South.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upgraded the defensive line as much as any unit in the NFL. Defensive end William Gholston admitted last week he's ready to bounce back from the crappy 2017 campaign he authored.

Kevin Patra breaks down one storyline to track for each of the 28 teams running mandatory minicamps this week, including the Baltimore Ravens' backup quarterback battle.

Gregg Rosenthal ranks the top defensive lines in the NFL today. Which overall unit holds the No. 1 spot? Who boasts the best pass-rushing tandem? Which teams just missed the cut?

With all due respect to the Steelers, do the Saints boast the NFL's top triplets? Is Cam Newton in position to regain MVP form? Will Tampa Bay flip the script on defense? Gregg Rosenthal examines the loaded lineups across the NFC South.

Gregg Rosenthal says Eli Manning and Gerald McCoy are among the veterans who benefited most by how the 2018 NFL Draft played out. Check the full list of vets who are breathing easy after the weekend.

A pair of high-powered offenses will clash Sunday when the Los Angeles Rams play host to the New Orleans Saints. Kevin Patra previews that NFC showdown and the rest of the Week 12 slate.

Case Keenum faces the team that benched him in favor of Jared Goff last season in Sunday's showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings. Kevin Patra breaks down each matchup.

The matchup of the week is ... Saints-Bills? You better believe it! Kevin Patra has everything you need to know for all the matchups as Week 10 approaches.

The Week 9 games on Sunday had several blowouts and some close games. Here are some of our big takeaways.

Seattle Seahawks running back Eddie Lacy suffered a groin strain and did not return against the Washington Redskins. Here are the other injuries we're monitoring Sunday in Week 9.

Will the Bears pay up for Mike Glennon? Might the Titans go for broke for Alshon Jeffery? Gregg Rosenthal sorts through likely big spenders to predict which team will drop the most dough in free agency.

Defensive end William Gholston signed a five-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Locking down Gholston was an offseason priority for the team.

For context, here is the original list of the Top 101 Free Agents of 2017. This is how the board looked upon its initial unveiling, before franchise tags, signings and releases muddled the rankings.

After almost going undefeated last season, will the Carolina Panthers dominate the NFC South again? Conor Orr takes a look at where each team's roster stands heading into the draft.

In what's become a lost season, the Saints received more bad news Wednesday. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Ingram was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

San Francisco 49ers running back Reggie Bush is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources informed of the injury. Catch up on the rest of Sunday's injury news.

A.J. Green and Julio Jones have been compared ever since they were the first two receivers drafted in 2011, and they'll display their talents when the Bengals host the Falcons. Here's your weekend guide.

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers best plays though the first four weeks of the 2021 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman William Gholston's quick get-off creates an 11-yard sack to drop Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Watch all of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' best defensive plays from their 3-takeaway day against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Watch the best plays by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense from the 2020 NFL regular season and 2020 playoffs.

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions highlights during Week 16 of the 2020 season.

Watch the full highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense stops the Carolina Panthers on fourth down.

Watch highlights of the Week 2 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch the highlights from the Week 4 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams.

Watch the highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' best defensive plays from the 2019 NFL season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a red zone stop on fourth-and-1 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the game highlights from the Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 3 game of the preseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston blows past the offensive line and sacks QB Matthew Stafford.