State of the NFC South: Division standings going into Week 8
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Oct 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen reacts against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
The New Orleans Saints are coming off of their fifth straight loss after a Thursday Night blow out to Sean Payton's Broncos. The team's run defense has become an alarming weakness of the team while the talent on offense continues to erode due to injuries.
Falling to 2-5 on the season with little help on the way, puts the Saints in a tough spot going forward. With a long week to prepare for Sunday's game against the Chargers, could in theory give them a bit of a recharge to get back on track. With the Bucs and the Falcons both taking losses in Week 7, the team is still only two games back in the division. Hope may be lost, but things are very much alive in the South.
Here's where the NFC South stands after Week 7:
1. Atlanta Falcons (4-3)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons talks with quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 13: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 13, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
3. New Orleans Saints (2-5)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Kool-Aid McKinstry #14 of the New Orleans Saints pregame against the Philadelphia Eagle at Caesars Superdome on September 22, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images)
4. Carolina Panthers (1-6)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Andy Dalton #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)
Neither team put on much of a show. The Broncos were good enough to get a win, at least. They’re 4-3 this season, which is a testament to Sean Payton’s coaching.
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