Following their bye week, the New Orleans Saints lost to the Atlanta Falcons, which not only caused a shuffle in the NFC South standings but also knocked the Saints out of the running for the NFL playoffs along with several of their conference rivals.
The Saints’ standing with their peers is as follows:
The Eagles have the best record in the league, which is indicative of their superiority. They would watch the first round at home during their bye week if the playoffs began today.
The 49ers are the second seed because they have a higher conference win percentage than the Detroit Lions. If they can maintain their health, this could be their year.
After a few close victories and hard losses, the Lions appear weak, but they are still a difficult team to stop. They play the Saints in Week 13.
The Falcons’ victory over New Orleans head-to-head allowed them to pass the Saints and take the lead in the NFC South. A home playoff game against the 8-3 Dallas Cowboys would be their prize.
The Cowboys boast the most proficient offense in the league along with a confident defense. They will pose a challenge during the postseason.The Cowboys boast the most proficient offense in the league along with a confident defense. They will pose a challenge during the postseason.
Against the Chicago Bears on Monday night, Joshua Dobbs returned to Earth. The Vikings’ head-to-head victory over the Saints is significant.
Though they pulled off an upset in Detroit, Green Bay still has work to do to secure a postseason spot. The Saints should have won this game as well, but they let it slip away earlier in the season.
In a few weeks, the Saints and Rams will square off to help define the playoff landscape, but Los Angeles is currently leading New Orleans in the NFC playoff standings thanks to their superior conference record.
