FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Well, it only took eight weeks, but the New Orleans Saints have finally played an NFC South opponent. It probably went about how many expected it would as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made their way to the bayou.

With the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons both moving to four losses on the season last Sunday, NFC South rankings don't move too much in this week's edition of this series.

Speaking of which: Throughout the season, this piece will serve as a check-in on the four teams in the division, tracking their performance and noting the standout players from each game. Teams will be listed in the order of the division standing.

NFC South standings after Week 8

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2 | 2-0 in division)

Carolina Panthers (4-4 | 1-0 in division)

Atlanta Falcons

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