NFC Notes: Kenneth Gainwell, Bijan Robinson, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles stated that running backs Kenneth Gainwell and Bucky Irving will be used in a "1A, 1B" approach following a 324-yard team rushing display in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. Meanwhile, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson framed their upcoming Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals as a potential "culture changer" for their 3-5 team.

Elsewhere in the NFC South, the Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley. Panthers edge rusher Princely Umanmielen expressed genuine shock at Evero's mid-season dismissal, while defensive line coach Todd Wash was promoted to interim defensive coordinator by general manager Dan Morgan.