Around the NFL: NFC South

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2004 Standings:

Falcons 11-5
Saints 8-8
Panthers 7-9
Bucs 5-11

My predictions for 2005:

Panthers 11-5: The Panthers finished strong last year after a horrible start in which they were decimated by injuries. A healthy Panther team should challenge for the division title.

Falcons 10-6: Vick may be overrated, but the bottom line is the Falcons win with him in the lineup. They also have a very underrated running game with Dunn and Duckett, and FB Griffith. The Falcons should challenge for the division and will take a wild card spot at least.

Saints 8-8: The Saints are a frustrating team, talented but they always seem to find a way to lose their share of games.

Bucs 7-9: Gruden continues to rebuild after their long fall after winning the Super Bowl just a few years ago.