The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their third straight game on Sunday, and that opens the door for the Carolina Panthers to take the top spot in the division on Monday night.
Elsewhere in the NFC, the Los Angeles
Rams moved ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles. L.A. beat the Bucs, as you know, while the Eagles lost to the Dallas Cowboys. The Chicago bears won to stay in the third position.
In the wild card race, the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers both won to solidify their spots heading into Week 13. The San Francisco 49ers play on Monday night and could fall out of position with a loss to the Panthers.
The Detroit Lions would pass the 49ers if San Francisco loses. On the doorstep are the Carolina Panthers.
NFC South standings during Week 12
With the second straight week of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers losing, the Carolina Panthers and the Buccaneers are tied above the NFC South for now. Tampa is undefeated in the division while Carolina has one loss, so the Bucs stay in first place for now. A win by Carolina on Monday night, and they move into the top spot.
The Falcons won this week to keep their faint hopes aline while the Saints did not.
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5, 2-0 NFCS)
2. Carolina Panthers (6-5, 2-1 NFCS)
3. Atlanta Falcons (4-7)
4. New Orleans Saints (2-9)
NFC standings during Week 12
The Washington Commanders were on a bye this weekend.
1. Los Angeles Rams (9-2)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (8-3, 7-2 AFC)
3. Chicago Bears (8-3, 5-2 AFC)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5, 2-0 NFCS)
5. Seattle Seahawks (8-3)
6. Green Bay Packers (7-3-1)
7. San Francisco 49ers (7-4, 7-2 NFC)
8. Detroit Lions (7-4, 4-3 NFC)
9. Carolina Panthers (6-5, 2-1 NFCS)
10. Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1)
11. Atlanta Falcons (4-7, win over MIN)
12. Minnesota Vikings (4-7, loss to ATL)
12. Arizona Cardinals (3-8)
14. Washington Commanders (3-8)
15. New Orleans Saints (2-8)
16. e-New York Giants (2-10)
The New York Giants were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.
