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The Buccaneers were off in week five Youth Jameis Winston Jersey , needing to reset everything after week four’s embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bears. But while Tampa Bay was on its bye, the rest of the NFC South took the field. Let’s break down how the rest of the division did this past weekend. New Orleans Saints (4-1)The Saints pounded the Redskins, 43-19, on Monday Night Football for their fourth straight win. A 26-13 halftime lead for New Orleans quickly turned into a 40-13 lead in the third quarter. Despite trailing just 6-3 after one quarter, Washington couldn’t hang the rest of the way. The Saints were clicking all night on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they put up 447 yards. Defensively, they held Alex Smith and the Redskins to just 283 yards. Ever since that loss to Tampa Bay in week one, New Orleans has been on fire.Drew Brees had a huge night, one that will be remembered forever. He completed 26 of his 29 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns. With his 62-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tre’Quan Smith in the second quarter, Brees passed Peyton Manning for the most passing yards in NFL history. The game was halted so that the legendary quarterback could celebrate with his teammates http://www.authenticstampabaybuccaneers.com/cheap-caleb-benenoch-jersey , coaches, family and the home fans. Smith later caught another touchdown, finishing the night with three catches for 111 yards and two scores. Mark Ingram made a successful return from suspension, running for 53 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.Up Next: at Baltimore Ravens (3-2)— Week SevenCarolina Panthers (3-1) The Panthers continued their quiet success on Sunday with a 33-31 victory over the Giants. Carolina took a 20-16 lead into the fourth quarter, but the final 15 minutes were full-on wild. Cam Newton connected with Christian McCaffrey for an 18-yard touchdown with 11:21 left to go up 27-16. But New York wasn’t done, as Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. linked up for a 33-yard touchdown before Manning hit Rhett Ellison for the two-point conversion. After a Graham Gano field goal made it 30-24, Manning threw a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown to rookie Saquon Barkley, giving the Giants a late lead. From there, Newton led the offense 30 yards to set up a game-winning 63-yard field goal by Gano. 63 yards!Newton finished the day 21-of-35 for 237 yards and two touchdowns to two interceptions. McCaffrey ran for 58 yards and caught five passes for 35 yards and a touchdown. But Gano was the hero, delivering four field goals White Kwon Alexander Jersey , including the 63-yard game-winner.Up Next: at Washington Redskins (2-2)Atlanta Falcons (1-4)The Falcons continued to struggle on Sunday, losing 41-17 to the Steelers. They fell behind 13-0 after one quarter, but fought back to 13-10 by halftime. The momentum didn’t carry over to the third quarter, as Pittsburgh scored 14 straight to extend its lead to 27-10. After Atlanta cut the deficit to 10, the defense couldn’t hold and the Steelers put the game away with two more touchdowns. The banged-up Falcon defense allowed 381 yards on the day.Matt Ryan was fairly effective, throwing for 285 yards and a touchdown on 26-of-38 passing. Devonta Freeman didn’t do much in his return from injury, rushing for 32 yards on just eight carries. Star wide receiver Julio Jones is still without a touchdown this season, despite already having 564 yards. Up Next: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-2) CINCINNATI (2-0) at CAROLINA (1-1)Sunday, 1 p.m., ET http://www.authenticstampabaybuccaneers.com/cheap-ali-marpet-jersey , CBSOPENING LINE — Panthers by 3RECORD VS SPREAD — Cincinnati 2-0, Carolina 1-1SERIES RECORD — Tied 2-2-1LAST MEETING — Bengals and Panthers tied 37-37, Oct. 12, 2014LAST WEEK — Bengals beat Ravens 34-23; Panthers lost to Falcons 31-24AP PRO32 RANKING — Bengals No. 10, Panthers No. 12BENGALS OFFENSE — OVERALL (19), RUSH (17), PASS (17)BENGALS DEFENSE — OVERALL (27), RUSH (3), PASS (30)PANTHERS OFFENSE — OVERALL (16), RUSH (5) Youth Carlton Davis Jersey , PASS (20)PANTHERS DEFENSE — OVERALL (12), RUSH (25), PASS (7)STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES: Bengals trying to start 3-0 for only fifth time in coach Marvin Lewis' 16 seasons. Last time was 2015, when they won AFC North title. Bengals opened 0-3 last year. ... Cincinnati, coming off Thursday night game, won each of first two games (over Colts and Ravens) by scores of 34-23. They're first Bengals team to score at least 34 in each of first two games and first in NFL since 2013 Broncos, who reached Super Bowl. ... WR A.J. Green has 31 career games with 100 yards receiving, tied with Chad Johnson for franchise record. ... Andy Dalton has completed 64 percent of passes for 508 yards, six TDs White Peyton Barber Jersey , one INT and passer rating of 108.5. He topped AFC with 106.3 passer rating in 2015. Dalton has 22 career games with 300 yards passing, one shy of Boomer Esiason's club record. ... Dalton and Green have 21 pass connections of at least 50 yards, most by a QB-WR duo since they entered league in 2011. They have yet to team up for 50-yarder this season. ... With RB Joe Mixon sidelined following knee surgery, Giovani Bernard moves into starring role. Bernard has three 100-yard rushing games in six-year career. He has 23 games with at least five catches. ... K Randy Bullock got two-year extension through 2020 season this week. He has made all four of his FG attempts and all eight PATs. ... Panthers have won six straight at home. ... QB Cam Newton completing career-best 69 percent of passes. ... Panthers receivers had five drops vs. Falcons. .. RB Christian McCaffrey tied WR Steve Smith's franchise record with 14 receptions vs. Falcons. ... Panthers rookie WR D.J. Moore expected to play more after catching 51-yard TD pass last week. .. Panthers again expected to be without three starting offensive linemen. ... Panthers had no sacks against Falcons after getting six against Dallas. ... Rookie Rashaan Gaulden expected to make first start with Da'Norris Searcy (concussion) out. ... Fantasy tip: A.J. Green had career-high three TD catches vs Ravens. Green has 11 catches for 161 yards and four TDs in first two games