Updated NFC South standings after Buccaneers choke on TNF vs. Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t disappoint on “Thursday Night Football,” and the New Orleans Saints benefited from it. Tampa Bay blew a 30-27 fourth-quarter lead by allowing a last-second Atlanta field goal, and the Falcons got the ball first in overtime. A couple of plays later Kirk Cousins threw the game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge, sealing their 36-30 victory.

Which shook up the NFC South standings, at least at the top. The Saints still have some work to do to retake the division but things just got much more manageable with the Bucs choking so badly. Here’s how the NFC South stacks up going into Sunday’s slate, and the Saints’ Monday night game with the Kansas City Chiefs:

1. Atlanta Falcons (3-2)

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) runs for the game winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 03: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

3. New Orleans Saints (2-2)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Derek Carr (4) of the New Orleans Saints calls out against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

4. Carolina Panthers (1-3)