Atlanta Falcons Week 13 picks: Predicting each NFC South game

Sep 27, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller (28) with the ball as Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) defends in the fourth quarter. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Alphonso Thomas

Atlanta Falcons (6-5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6)

The Atlanta Falcons have been on a losing skid that has almost wrecked their season. This week however they have a chance to turn their recent struggles around against the Tampa Bay Bucs. A loss would almost definitely push the Falcons out of playoff contention, and with the recent news of players only meetings as well as the return of Devin Hester and Devonta Freeman, I don’t see the Falcons losing.

Pick: Atlanta 28, Tampa Bay 6

Carolina Panthers (11-0) at New Orleans Saints (4-7)

Any matchup in the NFC south can be won by either team at any point in the season. Here’s to hoping the Saints pull of the upset.

Pick: New Orleans 17, Carolina 10

Last week: 2-2
Season: 16-23

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