NFC South: Carolina Panthers suffer divisional loss, return home for Week 3

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: The Carolina Panthers line up against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: The Carolina Panthers line up against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 16: Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts to a play during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 1-1, Overall. AtlantaFalcons. 44. 1-0, NFC South. 2. player

Week 2: Atlanta Falcons 31, Carolina Panthers 24

Atlanta rebounded from a poor opening week with a divisional victory over the Carolina Panthers. They have an opportunity to gain early control of the highly competitive NFC South division with another league opponent next week.

Week 3: vs. New Orleans Saints (1-1), 1:00pm

Both teams enter after winning their previous contest but the Saints need to avoid an 0-2 start to divisional play. Already losing to Tampa Bay, another loss to the Falcons would keep New Orleans on the bottom of the league for the time being.