Most of the NFC South is entering a rebuild and all of them have some form of major turnover. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to run it back one more year, albeit under Todd Bowles. Otherwise, the other three members have QB situations in flux, imminent turnover in the coaching ranks, and likely a slew of high draft picks. How do NFC South odds boards lie for this coming season?
Below, we’ll look at the 2022 outlook of the NFC South, past winners, complete odds, and more.
NFC South odds
2022 NFC South outlook and predictions
Tom Brady and his receivers certainly weren’t clicking on all cylinders in Dallas, but the Buccaneers dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Brady is sure to figure things out in the coming weeks, so the Bucs () are deservedly favored by a wide margin.
There isn’t much competition in the division with the Saints looking extremely vulnerable in their narrow win at the Falcons. Atlanta blew yet another double-digit lead and seems destined for failure despite the positive growth their offense has shown under Arthur Smith.
The Panthers also seemed to take a small step forward in Baker Mayfield’s debut, but showed dysfunction in other areas, namely their run-blocking and rush defense.
Past NFC South division winners
| Year | Winner | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 13-4 |
| 2020 | New Orleans Saints | 12-4 |
| 2019 | New Orleans Saints | 13-3 |
| 2018 | New Orleans Saints | 13-3 |
| 2017 | New Orleans Saints | 11-5 |
| 2016 | Atlanta Falcons | 11-5 |
| 2015 | Carolina Panthers | 15-1 |
| 2014 | Carolina Panthers | 7-8-1 |
| 2013 | Carolina Panthers | 12-4 |
| 2012 | Atlanta Falcons | 13-3 |
| 2011 | New Orleans Saints | 13-3 |
| 2010 | Atlanta Falcons | 13-3 |
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NFL division betting previews
| AFC | NFC |
|---|---|
| AFC East | NFC East |
| AFC North | NFC North |
| AFC South | NFC South |
| AFC West | NFC West |