Can The 2015 Atlanta Falcons Win The NFC South?
By John Buhler
Dec 21, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Falcons won 30-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
2015 NFC South Final Standings
1. Atlanta Falcons 11-5 (4-2)
2. Carolina Panthers 10-6 (5-1)
3. New Orleans Saints 6-10 (2-4)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-11 (1-5)
So yes, the Atlanta Falcons can win the NFC South in 2015. Their schedule is far more favorable than that of the Buccaneers, Panthers or Saints. The Dirty Birds still have to take care of business, but the non-common opponents might be where the division is ultimately won and lost. The Panthers are still probably a playoff team at 10-6, but only the Dallas Cowboys can relate getting the Packers and Seahawks as schedule auxiliary games. If Smitty can get the Falcons back into the playoffs, why can’t Dan Quinn do the same thing in 2015? Rise Up, ATL!