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Where do the Atlanta Falcons rank in the NFC South?

By Nick Halden

Jan 23, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field looking at the scoreboard during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field looking at the scoreboard during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. New Orleans Saints

While there should be some concerns about the coaching change in New Orleans the Saints are without question the second-best roster in this division. If Jameis can play at the level he did early last season the Saints will be wildcard contenders and perhaps give Brady a bit of trouble within the division.

Outside of their playoff loss to Brady two seasons ago, the Saints have had Tampa’s number since Brady move to the NFC South. With Sean Payton and Drew Brees now gone there isn’t enough talent to think they can make a run at the division. However, with Michael Thomas returning, a solid defense, and a quarterback upgrade in Winston the Saints are sneaky wildcard contenders.

Winston has more proven success than Sam Darnold or Marcus Mariota and will give the Saints a player capable of winning games. On the flip side, there is also the Winston we watched in Tampa who turned the ball over at an alarming rate. If this Winston shows up the Saints could easily slip to the bottom of the division. Their margin for error is much smaller than it has been in recent seasons due to cap issues and recovering from Sean Payton and Drew Brees respective retirements.

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