The NFC South division was created in 2002 during a league-wide realignment that expanded the NFL to thirty-two teams. This restructuring moved four franchises from older divisions into the new Southern grouping.
Which teams make up the current NFC South roster?
The Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers comprise the entire NFC South membership. These four franchises have remained unchanged since the division's inception in 2002.
Did every team in the NFC South reach the Super Bowl after 2002?
Yes, every single member of the NFC South has appeared in at least one Super Bowl game since the 2002 realignment. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII and Super Bowl LV while the other three teams also reached the championship games.
How many times did the 2014 Carolina Panthers win the division with a losing record?
The 2014 Carolina Panthers achieved this feat by winning the division with a seven-win eight-loss record. This statistical anomaly mirrored the 2010 Seattle Seahawks who also won their division while finishing below .500.
When did the New Orleans Saints first sweep the entire NFC South division?
The New Orleans Saints became the first team to sweep the entire division in the regular season during the 2020 campaign. They then lost to the eventual champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in the postseason that same year.