Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlight Week 9 in NFC South

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks with head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers following the Buccaneers's 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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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 22: Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after breaking a two point conversion intended for Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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Week 8: BYE

Atlanta improved their divisional standing without having to play a game thanks to an earlier victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rested and regrouped following the bye, the Falcons face a stiff challenge on the road in Washington.

Week 9: at Washington Redskins (5-2), 1:00pm

Washington continues to impress, winning three straight and looking to contend with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia for a divisional title. A win over Atlanta would be a big boost for them ahead of four winnable weeks prior to their first meeting with the Eagles.