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Playing spoiler: The Saints can still affect the NFC South, but there's also more at stake

The New Orleans Saints have long been out of the running for the NFC South. But they still have a chance to impact the race.

NFL Thursday night: Atlanta puts Carolina in first place in NFC South

The upset knocked the Bucs out of first place in the division and put the Carolina Panthers on top by one-half game. With its fifth loss in its past six games, including a 24-20 setback to NFC South cellar-dweller New Orleans on Sunday, Tampa Bay dropped to 7-7 for the 2025 season.

Panthers and Bucs: A December dogfight for the division

Carolina isn’t just in the playoff hunt. They’re back in the national spotlight, and every remaining snap could shape the NFC South title race.
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4 major factors for Saints to beat NFC South rival Carolina Panthers and sweep season series

The New Orleans Saints (3-10) face the Carolina Panthers (7-6) on Sunday at Caesars Superdome. The Saints beat the Panthers 17-7 in November in Charlotte and have won four of

NASCAR’s trial of the century ends with an MJ win, plus an NFC South thriller

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Be like (NASCAR) Mike today. Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images I have to begin today by giving props to our Scoop City writer Jacob Robinson,

Falcons vs. Buccaneers score, live updates: Mike Evans set to return as Baker Mayfield & Co. seek bounce-back NFC South win on TNF

Week 16 begins with an NFC South showdown between the Atlanta Falcons (4-9) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6). Although the Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention, they can still play spoiler for a Bucs team fighting for the division title with the Carolina Panthers (7-6).
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