They entered the season and improved on their 7-9 record from 2007, winning the NFC South.

Both teams would realign to the NFC South in 2002.

The Panthers, just two years removed from a 1-15 season, went 11-5 in 2003, winning the NFC South.

Then in 2003, they recorded an 11-5 record and won the NFC South.

He finished his first year as the head coach, leading the team to last in the NFC South with a 3-13 record.

In 2012, the Falcons won the NFC South and had the conference's best record at 13-3.

All four members of the NFC South have made postseason appearances before entering the division in 2002.

From 2002-2009, no team in the NFC South earned back-to-back playoff appearances.

No team in the NFC South has earned division championships consecutive seasons.

With the win, Washington improved to 2-2, and 2-0 against the NFC South.