No one’s giving the Falcons great odds to get to the playoffs, but there’s still a path in the NFC South, and Atlanta’s intent on driving down it until the gas runs out. On Sunday against the Bears, they won and put themselves within striking distance of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Bucs were off this week, but two teams in the NFC South earned victories and one lost yet again. Let’s look at the standings heading into Week 12, even though there’s still a game to go in Week 11.
NFC South standings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5-5
Atlanta Falcons: 5-6
New Orleans Saints: 4-7
Carolina Panthers: 3-8
The Buccaneers were off this week and catch the Browns next, so chances are they’ll remain atop this division at least a little longer.