Falcons climb NFC South standings after Week 3 win over Packers

The Atlanta Falcons secured a 35-14 victory against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, improving their record to 1-2. This win places the Falcons atop the NFC South, as the other division teams struggled in Week 3, going a combined 1-3. The New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers each lost their respective matches, with the Bucs falling to the Minnesota Vikings 23-16 and suffering a hand injury to quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Falcons will face the Saints in Week 4 during the 20-year anniversary of the "Domecoming" game, which could further impact the division standings.

• 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — NFC South: Falcons leapfrog Bucs as division goes 1-3 in Week 3