NFC South Notebook: Saints see defense turning corner; Yates offers insight into Ravens' offense
Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC South Notebook.
Atlanta Falcons
T.J. Yates offering insight into Ravens' offense. The longtime Houston backup is helping his new team learn the intricacies of his former coach's offense, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Roddy White says Harry Douglas makes Falcons a better team. The Falcons will be without Douglas again on Sunday, and his absence will be felt by the team, Atlanta's official website reports.
Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco to meet for just the second time Sunday. Two of the headliners from the 2008 draft will face off for just the second time in the pro ranks, the Falcons' official website reports.
Carolina Panthers
Greg Olsen's consecutive games played streak will hit 118 this weekend. Even with two sprained ankles, the Panthers tight end will continue the second-longest active streak among tight ends, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Kelvin Benjamin does work on the side, gets tagged as questionable. The status of the Panthers' top receiver is up in the air for Sunday, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Panthers one of eight teams in first wave of HGH testing. The Panthers began to go through the process of HGH testing last week, according to the Charlotte Observer.
New Orleans Saints
Jimmy Graham participates in team drills. The Saints' tight end seems to be ahead of schedule in his recovery, ESPN reports.
Saints see defense turning the corner. The Saints' defense needs to step it up with the Lions on deck, and the players seem to think they will, according to the Associated Press.
Joe Morgan and Nick Toon haven't been able to crack Saints' receiver rotation. The Saints typically activate only four receivers, but there are six on the roster at the moment, The Times-Picayune reports.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers can draw inspiration from Danny Lansanah's story. The Naples Daily News details the linebacker's inspiring story.
Buccaneers fire director of player development after arrest. Isaiah Harris was arrested for driving under the influence, ESPN reports.
Charles Sims expected back soon. The Buccaneers' running back could give the team a much-needed boost on the ground, according to ESPN.