Falcons fall to fourth place in NFC South after loss to Bengals
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons suffered a 34-17 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals on November 9, 2026, in Madrid. The loss dropped Atlanta to a 3-6 record, placing them at the bottom of the NFC South division. All four teams in the division currently have three wins. The New Orleans Saints took a half-game lead over the Falcons after edging the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime. The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers also hold 3-6 records. The Falcons will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10, while the Buccaneers have a bye.
- •Falcons drop to 3-6 following loss to Bengals.
- •Atlanta now last in NFC South standings.
- •Saints lead the division at 3-5 after overtime win.
- •Next game for Falcons is against the Chiefs at home.
- •NFC South teams have combined for a 12-22 record.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — NFC South: Falcons sink to the bottom of NFL's worst division
"NFC South standings: Falcons fall below Saints after loss to Bengals
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