The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned a massive win on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers. Not only did they defeat a divisional rival, but Tampa Bay also clinched the NFC South for the first time since 2007. This franchise has been on fire since acquiring Tom Brady and they aim to make another Super Bowl appearance this year. The division-clinching victory is just the first step to Bruce Arians' goals for his team.

According to Greg Auman, Arians hopes to hang three banners in Tampa Bay in 2021. Those are banners for division champions, conference champions, and Super Bowl champions. The Buccaneers have the first banner locked in on the 2021 season and are just two away from achieving greatness yet again.

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It'll be a hard journey for the Buccaneers to return to the Super Bowl. The league is extremely competitive this year, making it a tough atmosphere for every team that makes the postseason. Additionally, Tampa Bay has been hit hard with injuries recently, which could prevent them from making a deep run in the playoffs.

We'll see how it plays out, as the Buccaneers still have multiple superstars on the roster. Tom Brady is going to do what's necessary to get the job done. Simultaneously, the offense should have Mike Evans return for the playoffs, or sooner. Antonio Brown stepped up in a big way for Tampa Bay on Sunday, as he was the most consistent weapon for Brady all day.

Look for Tampa Bay to keep their foot on the gas, as the Buccaneers hope to earn the highest seed possible.