The 2026 season is under way, but no NFC South team has played yet, so every one is 0-0.
The Statz season simulation makes the Buccaneers 46% favourites to win the NFC South, ahead of the Saints (29%), the Falcons (16%) and the Panthers (9%).
The next division game is the Carolina Panthers at the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM ET.
Since 2018, the Buccaneers have won the NFC South four times, most recently in 2024.
NFC South standings 2026
| # | Team | W | L | T | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Frequently asked questions
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, 10,000 runs of the 2026 season, gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 46% chance of winning the NFC South, ahead of the Saints (29%), the Falcons (16%) and the Panthers (9%).
When is the next NFC South game?
The Carolina Panthers visit the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 on Sunday, September 20 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).
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.