FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — It's been a rough season so far for the Atlanta Falcons, particularly in division play, but their fortunes ticked upwards ever so slightly in Week 12.

Not only did the Falcons earn their first win in the NFC South this season by knocking off their most-hated rival, the New Orleans Saints, but they also gained ground on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers, who each lost their respective games.

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 12**

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5 | 2-0 in division)

Carolina Panthers (6-6 | 2-1 in division)

Atlanta Fal

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