Full NFC South 2016 Preview
By James Yarcho
![Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after the game. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after the game. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/6ba2c4f31010a17a1f07f8182101be421180bc4a4f15842d8eae3717186ec453.jpg)
Week Seventeen
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
The Saints’ season ending downward spiral continues, as the Atlanta Falcons win the season finale. The Saints go on to lose three in a row, while Atlanta finished winning three out of their last four. Julio proves to be too much for the Saints, scoring three touchdowns a week after everyone already finished their fantasy football season. Falcons give the fans hope for 2017 while Saints fans are left scratching their heads.
Falcons 31 Saints 17
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Watch for this one to be flexed into the final Sunday night game of the year as the 10-5 Panthers travel to Tampa to face the 10-5 Bucs, winner taking the division and getting a home playoff game the following week. It’s as close as the Monday night game in Charlotte where the Bucs escaped with a 23-21 victory. This time, it’s Carolina’s turn. Cam is able to engineer a game winning drive in the final minutes, spoiling the Bucs’ home finale and winning the division for an unprecedented fourth consecutive season.
Panthers 27 Buccaneers 24
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