The NFC South sent three teams to the playoffs in 2017. That dropped to just one in 2018. However, the division is arguably even stronger heading into 2019 than it was in 2017, so could they send three once again this season? Let’s take a look at the biggest strength and weakness for each of the NFC South teams.

Atlanta Falcons

Strength – Passing offense

The Atlanta Falcons have realized their biggest strength is their passing offense. They signed James Carpenter and Jamon Brown in free agency and spent two first-round draft picks on offensive linemen in order to optimize their best talent in the passing game. Julio Jones recorded the most receiving yards in the NFL last season, and he is a good bet to repeat that feat. Calvin Ridley is one of the best young receivers in the game. That leaves Mohamed Sanu, who would be a solid WR2 on most other teams. Yet the Falcons have the luxury of him as their third option.

Weakness – secondary

Desmond Trufant took a step back in 2018, and Isaiah Oliver has great potential but is untested. Safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen have been quality players but are coming off severe injuries they suffered last season. Today’s NFC South is not a division where it gets easier as a cornerback. Injuries in the secondary plagued the Falcons’ 2018 campaign. They will need to bounce back and stay healthy to secure the squad’s shot at a Super Bowl in 2019.

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