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NFC South: Panthers crowned champs with losing record!
30 Aug
Summary
- Carolina Panthers won the 2025 NFC South with an 8-9 record.
- The Buccaneers are favored to win the NFC South in 2026.
- No NFC South team is expected to be a Super Bowl contender.
The NFC South division has become notably weaker following the retirements of Drew Brees and Tom Brady. This past season, the Carolina Panthers secured the division title with a losing record of 8-9, becoming one of the few teams to achieve this.
Injuries hampered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Atlanta Falcons struggled with inconsistent quarterback play. The New Orleans Saints showed late-season promise, but it wasn't enough to overtake the Panthers.
As the new season approaches on August 30, 2026, the NFC South is considered the most unpredictable division. Oddsmakers favor the Buccaneers at +200 to win the title, though the Panthers are only slight underdogs.
Despite finishing with a losing record, the Panthers' victory highlights the division's parity. However, expectations are low for any team from the NFC South to contend for a Super Bowl.
