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Saints and Panthers tie for top spot in NFC South after Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Saints and Panthers tie for top spot in NFC South after Week 2

Summary

The New Orleans Saints (1-1) and Carolina Panthers (1-1) are tied for first place in the NFC South after Week 2. The Saints earned their tie with a 24-17 victory against the Baltimore Ravens, while the Panthers secured a dominant 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the equal records, the Panthers have a tiebreaker advantage due to their divisional win. Tampa Bay Buccaneers sit third at 0-2, following a loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Falcons remain at the bottom with an 0-2 record. Upcoming matches include the Panthers visiting the Browns and the Saints hosting the Las Vegas Raiders.

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By the Numbers

•Saints beat the Ravens 24-17 in Week 2.
•Panthers defeat Falcons 34-3, gaining a tiebreaker.
•Buccaneers lose to the Browns, sitting at 0-2.
•Falcons hold last place in the division at 0-2.
•Next games: Panthers at Browns, Saints vs. Raiders.

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12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Two-way tie emerges atop NFC South standings after Week 2

What they're saying

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A two-way tie has emerged on top of the NFC South after Week 2. Will it be the New Orleans Saints or Carolina Panthers holding onto the top spot?
— Yahoo Sports

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