Where do the Falcons stand in the NFC South standings after Week 3?

For the Falcons, it was one of their biggest games since moving into their new stadium in 2017. Despite being a star-studded event, Atlanta came within inches of winning and the Chiefs left town with a 22-17 prime-time victory.

As for the Falcons, this loss drops their record to 1-2 after three games. The record doesn't look great, but Atlanta has played two undefeated teams, the Chiefs and the Steelers. The Falcons' lone win came on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) in Week 2.

Fortunately, the top two teams in the NFC South also lost on Sunday. So where do the Falcons stand in the division entering Week 4? Check out the updated NFC South standings below.

Atlanta may be tied for third place with the Panthers, the team's next three games are all against division opponents, two of them at home (Saints and Buccaneers). The Saints lost 15-12 to the Eagles.

Meanwhile, the Buccaneers were dismantled by the Denver Broncos on Sunday, losing by a final score of 26-7. By the end of October, the Falcons will have played four of six divisional games, giving us a better idea of ​​what kind of team this is and whether or not the playoffs are a real possibility.

In Week 4, the Falcons host the Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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