State of the NFC South Week 8: Saints lose more ground
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Oct 27, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball as center Connor McGovern (61) provides coverage against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The New Orleans Saints take a trip to Los Angeles and come back home with the same amount of victories. The losing streak extends to six after being controlled by the Los Angeles Chargers. New Orleans scored a season-low 8 points and allowed 20 or more points for the fifth consecutive game.
Meanwhile, you look around the NFC South and the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers again. This puts the Falcons in firm control of the division with an undefeated record against NFC South teams.
How did the Saints’ Week 8 loss impact their divisional standings?
1. Atlanta Falcons (5-3)
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
Point differential: -1
Turnover differential: 0
Next opponent: vs. Dallas Cowboys
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4)
Oct 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Point differential: +22
Turnover differential: -2
Next opponent: @ Kansas City Chiefs
3. New Orleans Saints (2-6)
Oct 27, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Point differential: -3
Turnover differential: +2
Next opponent: @ Carolina Panthers
4. Carolina Panthers (2-6)
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Carolina Panthers offense line up against the New Orleans Saints defense during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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