NFL Power Rankings: Buccaneers are up and down after the bye

Good news is www.authenticstampabaybuccaneers.com , Tampa Bay didn’t lose this past week. Bad news is, they still lost positioning in some power rankings during their bye week. (Lol! What the hell?!)The Bucs did move up in a couple lists. But overall, they still find themselves looking up at the majority of the league.In Week 6, they travel to Atlanta to take on the 1-4 Falcons. Their record is a bit surprising and the reason for their losses are because of their defense — mainly due to injuries they’ve suffered on that side of the ball.Quarterback Jameis Winston returns as the starter after serving a three-game suspension. This will be a good week for the Bucs to get back to winning after dropping the last two games.Below is a roundup of where Tampa Bay sits in the power rankings of various outlets after Week 5.ESPNThe MMQBUSA TodayYahoo! SportsAnd over at the mothership, SB Nation keeps the Buccaneers at No. 18.The Crow’s Nest: Jameis improving, 1-15, and a return Dirk Koetter Detects Frustration, Improvement In Jameis - JoeBucsFan.comJoe spent a lot of time through training camp studying Jameis Winston Tampa Bay Buccaneers T-Shirt , America’s Quarterback, when he’s on the practice sidelines.Adjusting To The New Rules - JoeBucsFan.comIt seems Bucs hard-hitting linebacker Kwon Alexander is somewhere in-between on the ends of the spectrum of the new rules.Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy believes hungry D-line is ready to feast - USA TodayThe Buccaneers ranked last in sacks and passing yards allowed in 2017. But Tampa Bay believes a few key additions could make its front a strength this year.Wait, what? Sporting News projects Bucs to go 1-15 in 2018 - Tampa Bay TimesHere's the thing: If you're going to project records for all 32 NFL teams, somebody, somewhere is going to be the worst team in football.SR's Fab 5: Bucs Contract Extensions Coming; Will Smith Get Franchise Tag? | Pewter ReportThe Bucs plan on extending the contracts for MLB Kwon Alexander and LG Ali Marpet this summer, and may use the franchise tag on LT Donovan Smith.Robert Griffin III calls NFL return an 'emotional day' - NFL.comLamar Jackson was the attraction, but Robert Griffin III proved to be the better quarterback Thursday. After spending a year out of the NFL, Griffin was emotional following his impressive night.Suh: 'I always mark the calendar' for Sam Bradford - NFL.comNdamukong Suh has held a serious grudge against Sam Bradford ever since the quarterback was drafted ahead of him 2010. Suh can't wait to meet Bradford on the field in Week 2.Bears vs. Ravens results: 10 moments that defined the Hall of Fame game - SBNation.comWelcome back Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hats , football.Randy Moss’ teammates, opponents share the 2018 NFL Hall of Famer they knew - SBNation.comAccording to coaches, opponents, and former teammates, first-ballot Hall of Famer Randy Moss deserves only one label: The NFL’s best receiver.NFL helmet rule might not be as bad as we thought - SBNation.comIs the NFL’s vague new rule about helmet hits going to be a disaster? Not necessarily, says retired NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz.