Atlanta Falcons Need to Win NFC South For Playoff Spot

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Published: May 16, 2009

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... take a cue from David Bowie.

It ain't easy.

The NFC South is stacked, featuring four teams that could contend for the conference championship. Each team in the conference possesses strengths that will guide them  throughout the season.

But the NFC South also has a tough non-division schedule this season, facing the NFC East (possibly the best division in the NFL this year) and the AFC East. For the Falcons, winning against divisional opponents will be more important than last year in order to make the playoffs.

Below is a breakdown of the NFC South and how Atlanta measures up to them this season.

 

Carolina Panthers (2008 record—12-4):

Defense will once again be the focal point for Carolina, and that's no shocker. But to play at the level they have in recent years, the Panthers will be hoping they resign defensive end Julius Peppers.

Peppers, who received Carolina's franchise...

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