Oct 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) return a fumble for a touchdown against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during he first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
The New Orleans Saints have now lost four consecutive games, and it’s getting worse by the week. What started as a promising season feels dead in the water. Close losses to the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons have turned into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers putting up 50 points.
The worst part is this four game losing streak featured two divisional losses. It’s only a two game deficit, but it’s hard to see New Orleans recovering unless something turns around quickly.
Here’s where the NFC South stands after Week 6:
Atlanta Falcons (4-2)
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) runs for the game winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)
Oct 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates a touchdown by Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker (44) against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints (2-4)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 13: Head coach Dennis Allen and Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints speak on the field during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome on October 13, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers (1-5)
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)
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