NFC South standings, Week 15: Saints get back to .500, tied again for first place

The New Orleans Saints remained tied for first place in the NFC South after defeating the New York Giants. The difference between this week and last week is the tiebreakers leave the Saints at second place. Atlanta losing to the Panthers was a surprising result, and it removes them from the tie for first place.

The Saints and Buccaneers now stand alone at the top of the division. A head to head victory in Week 4 gives Tampa Bay the lead for first place.

Here’s how the NFC South stacks up after a crazy Week 15:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)

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Division record: 3-1

Conference record: 6-4

Points differential: +6

Next game: Week 16 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

New Orleans Saints (7-7)

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Division record: 2-2

Conference record: 4-5

Points differential: +44

Next game: Week 16 at Los Angeles Rams

Atlanta Falcons (6-8)

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Division record: 3-2

Conference record: 4-6

Points differential: -20

Next game: Week 16 vs. Indianapolis Colts

Carolina Panthers (2-12)

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Division record: 1-4

Conference record: 1-9

Points differential: -142

Next game: Week 16 vs. Green Bay Packers