The Carolina Panthers lead the NFC South at 3-3, half a game ahead of the Atlanta Falcons (3-4).
The Statz season simulation makes the Falcons favourites to win the NFC South.
The next division game is the Atlanta Falcons at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET.
Since 2018, the Buccaneers have won the NFC South four times, most recently in 2024.
NFC South standings 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading the NFC South in 2026?
The Carolina Panthers lead the NFC South at 3-3, half a game ahead of the Atlanta Falcons (3-4).
Who won the NFC South in 2025?
The Carolina Panthers won the NFC South in 2025 with an 8-9 record, earning the NFC's No. 4 seed, and lost in the Wild Card round to the Los Angeles Rams.
Who is favoured to win the NFC South in 2026?
The Statz season simulation makes the Atlanta Falcons the favourites to win the NFC South in 2026.
When is the next NFC South game?
The Atlanta Falcons visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET.
Who has won the most NFC South titles since 2018?
Since 2018 the NFC South has been won by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers four times (2021–2024), the New Orleans Saints three times (2018–2020) and the Carolina Panthers once (2025).
What are the NFC South records in 2026?
The Panthers 3-3 (1-1 in the division), the Falcons 3-4 (1-1 in the division), the Buccaneers 2-5 (1-0 in the division) and the Saints 2-5 (0-1 in the division).
Who is last in the NFC South?
The New Orleans Saints are bottom of the NFC South at 2-5.
Which NFC South team has the best point differential?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at +11, scoring 162 and allowing 151.
How are ties broken in the NFC South standings?
When division rivals are level on record, the NFL separates them by head-to-head record first, then record in division games, then record in common games, then record in conference games, and after that strength of victory and strength of schedule. The division winner is guaranteed one of the conference's top four playoff seeds and at least one home playoff game.