NFC South 2026 Predictions Breakdown | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Alright, let's talk NFC South predictions for the upcoming 2026 season. This division's always been a bit of a wildcard, right? Teams that are just okay, often sneak into the playoffs. This year though, everyone's feeling like they've made the right moves to actually compete for the crown. The Norland Saints are looking pretty solid, projected to finish 10 and 7. A lot of that hype is thanks to how quarterback Tyler's show finished last season, winning five of their last eight games. With new additions like Travis Eddie and Junior and Jordan Tyson on offense, they could be a top 12 unit if show really hits a stride. The defense though, especially the secondary, is a bit of a question mark, and they're already dealing with an injury to Brian Bracy. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers, who won the division last year, are projected for a 7 and 10 record. They brought in some big free agents on defense, but injuries are already piling up with key players like Taylor Moten and Icom equinu expected to.

1:04Missed time. It's tough to see them repeating last year's success with Bryce Young under center, especially with a tough schedule ahead. Down in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers are looking at a 6 and 11 season. They've lost some franchise legends in Mike Evans and Lavante David. While they've drafted some guys to fill those spots, it's hard to see where the wins are going to come from. Baker Mayfield would need to play at an MVP level again for them to be a real threat, and that seems unlikely. And then you have the Atlanta Falcons, projected to finish a rough 4 and 13. Their quarterback situation looks shaky, and they're facing significant injuries and suspensions on the defensive line, which is going to make. Pressuring opposing quarterbacks, a real challenge. Despite a strong secondary, the lack of a pass rush and quarterback uncertainty means they're likely in for a tough year.