FalconsAround the South: the NFC South after Week 7
Carolina leads the NFC South at 3-3 after Week 7, Atlanta is 3-4, and New Orleans and Tampa Bay are both 2-5. Atlanta beat previously unbeaten San Francisco 29-20 behind Michael Penix Jr.'s three touchdown passes and four takeaways. Carolina lost 43-13 to Tampa Bay and lost right tackle Taylor Moton to injured reserve. New Orleans lost 16-10 to Pittsburgh in Paris after scoring all of its points in the first half, and Tampa Bay's 43-13 win at Carolina lifted it to 2-5.
Standings
| Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 4 | 0 | 178 | 193 | L2 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 4 | 0 | 171 | 173 | W1 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 5 | 0 | 162 | 151 | W1 |
| New Orleans Saints | 2 | 5 | 0 | 162 | 194 | L1 |
Atlanta Falcons3-4
W 29-20 vs San Francisco 49ers
As of October 25, cornerback A.J. Terrell (groin) started against San Francisco after returning from injured reserve. Cornerback Avieon Terrell (back) was inactive.
Full Falcons reportCarolina Panthers3-4
L 19-27 at Green Bay Packers
As of October 25, right tackle Taylor Moton left the loss to Tampa Bay on a cart with an ankle and fibula injury, and Panthers.com reports he was placed on injured reserve with Nick Hampton signed to the active roster. Head coach Dave Canales said Moton is "out for a while."
Full Panthers reportNew Orleans Saints2-5
L 10-16 vs Pittsburgh Steelers
As of October 27, the Saints' Week 7 game page on NewOrleansSaints.com includes no injury details from the loss to Pittsburgh. New Orleans plays next in Week 9 against Cleveland on November 8.
Full Saints reportNFC South questions
Who is in the NFC South?
The NFC South has four teams: the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers, the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What are the NFC South standings after Week 7?
After Week 7, Carolina leads at 3-3, Atlanta is 3-4, and New Orleans and Tampa Bay are both 2-5. Atlanta beat San Francisco 29-20, Tampa Bay beat Carolina 43-13, and Pittsburgh beat New Orleans 16-10 in Paris on October 25.
When do the Bucs play their NFC South rivals in 2026?
Tampa Bay beat Carolina 43-13 in Week 7 on October 25 and hosts the Panthers in Week 12 (November 30, Monday Night Football). The Bucs host Atlanta in Week 8 (November 1) and visit Atlanta in Week 16 (date not yet set). They host New Orleans in Week 15 (December 20) and visit New Orleans in Week 18 (date not yet set).
Who is the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback?
Michael Penix Jr. is Atlanta's starting quarterback after Week 7, under head coach Kevin Stefanski. He went 25 of 34 for 213 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in the 29-20 win over San Francisco on October 25.
Who is Carolina's starting quarterback in 2026?
Bryce Young is Carolina's starting quarterback. He went 14 of 27 for 163 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay on October 25, and Kenny Pickett replaced him in the fourth quarter. Carolina plays at Green Bay on Thursday, October 29.
What is the latest injury news in the NFC South after Week 7?
The biggest injury news after Week 7 is Carolina right tackle Taylor Moton, who left the October 25 loss to Tampa Bay on a cart with an ankle and fibula injury and was placed on injured reserve. Atlanta cornerback A.J. Terrell (groin) started that day after returning from injured reserve, and cornerback Avieon Terrell (back) was inactive.
Sources: NewOrleansSaints.com, October 25, 2026, Buccaneers.com, October 25, 2026, Anchorage Daily News (AP), October 26, 2026, Panthers.com, October 25, 2026.
See the full 2026 schedule, the Buccaneers injury report and the depth chart.