Falcons Favored, Tampa Looking for 4 in a Row in NFC South

For the last two years, the NFC South has been disappointing as no team has hit double-digits

in wins. Tampa has won three straight titles but with records of 8-9, and 9-8, although the Bucs

did win a playoff game last season. With some big names signing in the South, who will take

the division crown in 2024-2025?

Atlanta Falcons -115

As soon as the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, they became the favorites to win the division. But

then they also drafted Michael Penix Jr. and now the South is theirs to lose. Atlanta hasn’t

made the playoffs since 2017 and with a weaker division, they are expected to return to the

postseason. The offense has some big weapons in Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts

and also added WR Darnell Mooney. Raheem Morris takes over this team and is a coach

players want to play for. Atlanta can win this division by playing just above-average football in

2024.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +300

The Bucs got hot at the right time winning 4 of the last five to take the South. But this was also

combined with a 1-4 record by Atlanta, so they got some help too. Tampa retained most of its

big-name offensive free agents, including Baker Mayfield who saw a resurgence last season.

But key pieces did leave the team, Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen retired, while defensive

veterans Shaq Barrett and Devin White left in free agency. Mike Evans is back as the Bucs

chase their fourth straight crown.

New Orleans Saints +325

New Orleans lost the division last season in a tiebreak and are headed into a season with some

salary cap issues. The Saints lost many key veterans, QB Jameis Winston, OL Andrus Peat

and WR Michael Thomas. Derek Carr returns as the starter and the team added pass rusher

Chase Young, but it could be a challenging season in the Big Easy. There are some good

young pieces from the draft, rookies OT Taliese Fuaga, CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, and QB

Spencer Rattler. But they are still a year or two away. The Saints will win some games, likely

not enough to take the division.

Carolina Panthers +1100

The Panthers had the worst record in football but didn’t get the first pick because of the Bryce

Young deal with Chicago last year. New Head Coach Dave Canales has an uphill battle with a

roster that isn’t deep. Carolina lost its best player, trading LB Brian Burns. The Panthers also

lost TE Harden Hurst and CB C.J. Henderson. This will be a rebuilding year with the hopes

Young develops. But the chances of a division title, not likely with this squad.

NFC South Division Odds

Atlanta Falcons -115

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +300

New Orleans Saints +300

Carolina Panthers +1100