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It’s no surprise that the NFC South is up for grabs. Any division without a clear playoff team creates an opportunity for all four teams to compete. What can be viewed as a slight surprise is the Falcons being up there as the favorite to win the NFC South. After being largely projected to finish last, they have surpassed expectations so far, beating multiple playoff teams in 2025 and embarrassing their biggest rival in primetime.
Kevin Stefanski has quickly instilled his philosophy to make the Falcons more efficient, cohesive, and disciplined. With Jeff Ulbrich’s excellent coaching, the team has a clear identity on both sides of the ball and is pushing toward the top of the NFC South.
A win against Tampa Bay would give them an advantage over two divisional rivals. Given Carolina’s recent struggles and tough upcoming matchup, the Falcons could be in first place by the end of the weekend. A win would lead to plenty of discussion about their outlook.
That raises the question of expectations going forward. Let us know your thoughts below.
