Around the NFC South: Baker Mayfield back at the helm for Panthers

FLOWERY BRANCH – Going into Week 11, the Bucs (5-5) hold a one-game lead over the Falcons (4-6) in the NFC South, with seven games to play.

The Saints (3-7) and the Panthers (3-7) are two games back.

The Bucs are on a bye this week and will play next at the Cleveland Browns at 1 p.m. Nov. 27.

At 1 p.m. Sunday, the Panthers play at the Ravens, and the Saints will host the Rams.

The Panthers are set to start Baker Mayfield at quarterback after P.J. Walker suffered a high ankle sprain.

The No. 1 overall pick by the Browns in 2018, Mayfield is set to make his first start since a home loss to the 49ers in Week 5. He went 1-4 as a starter for the Panthers after he was acquired in a trade.

The Saints, who have lost four of their past five games, have elected to stay with Andy Dalton at quarterback.

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Atlanta Falcons 2022 schedule

Sept. 11: Saints 27, Falcons 26

Sept. 18: Rams 31, Falcons 27

Sept. 25 Falcons 27, Seahawks 23

Oct. 2 Falcons 23, Browns 20

Oct. 9 Buccaneers 21, Falcons 15

Oct. 16 Falcons 28, 49ers 14

Oct. 23 Bengals 35, Falcons 17

Oct. 30 Falcons 37, Panthers 34 OT

Nov. 6 Chargers 20, Falcons 17

Nov. 10 Panthers 25, Falcons 15

Nov. 20 vs. Chicago, 1 p.m.

Nov. 27 at Washington, 1 p.m.