NFC South sees opportunities for Saints during Week 8 bye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The New Orleans Saints benefitted from their Week 8 bye as division rivals struggled. The Carolina Panthers lost to the Green Bay Packers 27-19, while the Atlanta Falcons were shut out 16-0 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With a record of 2-5, the Saints are only 1.5 games behind first-place in the NFC South. Their next game is against the Cleveland Browns, who have not won by more than four points in any game this season. If the Saints secure a win, they could pull even with the Panthers.
- •Carolina Panthers lost to Green Bay Packers 27-19.
- •Atlanta Falcons fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-0.
- •Saints are currently 2-5, 1.5 games out of first.
- •Upcoming game for the Saints against the Cleveland Browns.
- •Potential for Saints to tie Panthers if successful in Week 9.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — NFC South standings: Week 8 gave Saints a best-case scenario
"Week 8 brought a best-case scenario with the New Orleans Saints resting on their bye. The NFC South is still within reach for the last-place team.
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