The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were finally able to put together a complete game in all three phases in their 43-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers to keep them in the hunt for the NFC South title.

It appears to be a great sign of things turning around for the Bucs, who have gotten off to a slow start, sitting at just 2-5 on the season.

While it might appear that way, there is no guarantee that the team will play to that level as the rest of the year unfolds.

In fact, many still believe the Buccaneers will have one of the worst records in the NFL. That includes NFL Draft OnSI analyst Justin Melo, who identified Tampa Bay's biggest need when they pick eighth in the 2027 NFL Draft.

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"It's been a disappointing season for a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that entered 2026 with playoff aspirations, but a dominant Week 7 win over the Carolina Panthers restored some faith," Melo wrote.…