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John Sigler

Saints suddenly tied with the Falcons for first place in the NFC South

Don’t look now, but the New Orleans Saints are suddenly tied with the Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South after Week 8’s games. The Saints won their matchup with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday while the Falcons came up short to the Will Levis-led Tennessee Titans — following a loss by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier in the week.

Even the Carolina Panthers found a way to win and end their six-game losing streak. Here’s a look at the updated NFC South standings going into Week 9:

1
Atlanta Falcons (4-4)

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Points differential: -23

Divisional record: 2-0

Conference record: 3-2

Upcoming game: Week 9 vs. Minnesota Vikings, Week 10 at Arizona Cardinals

2
New Orleans Saints (4-4)

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Points differential: +17

Divisional record: 1-1

Conference record: 1-2

Upcoming game: Week 9 vs. Chicago Bears, Week 10 at Minnesota Vikings

3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4)

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Points differential: -7

Divisional record: 1-1

Conference record: 3-3

Upcoming game: Week 9 at Houston Texans, Week 10 vs. Tennessee Titans

4
Carolina Panthers (1-6)

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Points differential: -72

Divisional record: 0-2

Conference record: 0-5

Upcoming game: Week 9 vs. Indianapolis Colts, Week 10 at Chicago Bears

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