NFC South Power Rankings

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Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) celebrates the win over the Denver Broncos in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Atlanta Falcons

My heart is starting to beat pretty fast after typing that the Atlanta Falcons are the best team in the NFC South. This isn’t to say that the Falcons will still be the best team in the NFC South in three weeks, not at all. Just that today, the Falcons are the best team.

Put simply, the Falcons are playing lights out offense, while playing good, but not great defense. The strategy of outscoring your opponent is not a long-term strategy, but for right now it is a strategy that is working. If Vic Beasley, Matt Ryan, and Kyle Shanahan can keep hope alive, the Falcons might be able to work some postseason magic for their fans.

The strategy of outscoring your opponent is not a long-term strategy, but for right now it is a strategy that is working. If Vic Beasley, Matt Ryan, and Kyle Shanahan can keep hope alive, the Falcons might be able to work some postseason magic for their fans.

Lastly, coming into this season, I was very cold on the Falcons. I was worried that Ryan was ruined and that Shanahan could not have success with this offense. Once again, I was wrong on all of those accounts. This is a Falcons team that is a good team. Beating both the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos is credible evidence.

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