Carolina Panthers: NFC South preview

Panthers: NFC South preview – Week 16

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks with quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers following the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Panthers at an NFL game on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons scrambles as Kasim Edebali #91 of the New Orleans Saints pursues during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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Week 15: Atlanta Falcons 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21

Atlanta narrowly escaped central Florida with a win on Monday night as the Buccaneers missed a potential game-tying field goal wide right. In a close divisional battle the Falcons keep their playoff hopes alive and can still win the division if they stay out of the loss column over the next two weeks.

Week 16: at New Orleans Saints (10-4), 1:00pm

Already having won a home game over the Saints gives the Falcons a lot of confidence entering this pivotal matchup. However, the Saints typically play better on their home field and can also assure themselves of a spot in the playoffs with a win.

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