Falcons, Panthers are somehow contending in weak NFC South
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 23, 2022 03:25 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) celebrates a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) celebrates a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 23, 2022 02:28 PM EDT
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is helped to the sidelines after being shaken up on a play as teammate tight end Ian Thomas (80) consoles him during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is helped to the sidelines after being shaken up on a play as teammate tight end Ian Thomas (80) consoles him during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oct. 23, 2022 03:43 PM EDT
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oct. 23, 2022 03:47 PM EDT
Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oct. 23, 2022 03:49 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is chased by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Markus Bailey (51) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is chased by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Markus Bailey (51) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 23, 2022 02:28 PM EDT
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble, right, celebrates a touchdown with quarterback PJ Walker, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble, right, celebrates a touchdown with quarterback PJ Walker, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oct. 23, 2022 03:39 PM EDT
Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker speaks to the media after his teams 21-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker speaks to the media after his teams 21-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oct. 23, 2022 04:23 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks onto the field after challenging a call in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks onto the field after challenging a call in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 23, 2022 02:32 PM EDT
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 23, 2022 03:16 PM EDT