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Darrion Gray

NFC South standings, Week 16: Christmas games not jolly for Saints

The New Orleans Saints loss to the Los Angeles Rams had major ramifications to the NFC South. The division is a three team race between the Saints, Buccaneers and Falcons. Each team is impacted directly by the Saints loss in a different way.

The Saints are clearly impacted negatively, dropping to third place in the division. They’re at a tie with the Falcons who won on Sunday. Due to a head to head victory and a better divisional win percentage, the Falcons have the edge on the tie breaker. Also, the Buccaneers are a game away from clinching the division. All of this is a result of the Saints loss on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7)

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Division record: 3-1

Conference record: 6-4

Points differential: +24

Next game: Week 17 vs. New Orleans Saints

Atlanta Falcons (7-8)

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Division record: 3-2

Conference record: 4-6

Points differential: -1

Next game: Week 17 at Chicago Bears

New Orleans Saints (7-8)

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Division record: 2-2

Conference record: 4-6

Points differential: +34

Next game: Week 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Carolina Panthers (2-13)

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Division record: 1-4

Conference record: 1-10

Points differential: -145

Next game: Week 17 at Jacksonville Jaguars

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