Falcons aim for NFC South lead against Buccaneers after Panthers' loss

The Atlanta Falcons face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, aiming to take the lead in the NFC South. Following their 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Carolina Panthers sit at 3-4, giving Atlanta the opportunity to improve to 4-4. Currently, the Falcons are tied with the Panthers but would surpass them in the standings with a win, as they have played one more game without their bye week. The Falcons are looking to build on their recent form, winning three of their last five games. Their matchup against the Buccaneers, who are at 2-5, is the final NFC South game this weekend, set to kickoff at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium.

• 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — NFC South standings: Falcons eye first place after Panthers' loss