The NFC South Scramble: Who Wins?

In the wild world of the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) have gotten themselves back in the mix for the division title. They thrashed the New York Giants 34-7 on Sunday, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) lost to the Dallas Cowboys 26-24 on Sunday Night Football. Now, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Falcons are slight underdogs at +115 to win the NFC South. The Falcons are back in control of their own destiny. After losing four games in a row, they handed the division lead to the Buccaneers. But now, they have a chance to turn things around. If they can win their remaining games and sweep Tampa Bay, they will clinch a playoff spot. This is because they have a tiebreaker advantage over the Bucs.

A win in each of their last two games would give the Falcons their first NFC South title since 2016. All they need to do is match the Bucs' record for the rest of the season. This wouldn't be easy, especially with their rookie quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. , leading the charge. Penix Jr. made his NFL debut on Sunday. Despite an interception, he looked promising. He completed 18 out of 27 passes for 202 yards. The dropped passes by his teammates didn't help, but he still showed poise in the pocket. Next up for Penix Jr. and the Falcons is a tough match against the Commanders (10-5) on Sunday Night Football. This will be their toughest game left on their schedule. Vegas has them as 4. 5-point underdogs on the road.

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