NFC South Notebook: Falcons' linebacker thinks team could be 5-0; Cam Newton's secret surgery
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
Osi Umenyiora welcomes boos from MetLife faithful. The longtime Giant didn't receive a warm welcome in his homecoming, and that's fine by him, via NJ.com.
Antone Smith's usage isn't climbing as quickly as many would like. The rookie has been highly effective, but his snap count remains limited, via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Jonathan Massaquoi believes Falcons would be 5-0 if pass rush was adequate. Atlanta's outside linebacker was expected to play a big role in that area this season, but hasn't emerged, via ESPN.
Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton goes into detail about his block on Lance Briggs. A simple football play, maybe, but a big win for the Auburn product, via the team's official website.
Newton's secret surgery. The Auburn product had his wisdom teeth removed last Tuesday, and said the pain is "kicking me in the nuts."
No-huddle offense works wonders for Panthers. Quarterback Cam Newton completed 8-of-11 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown when the team went no-huddle, and 8-of-24 for 131 yards and a touchdown the rest of the game, via ESPN.
New Orleans Saints
Saints break down comeback win over Buccaneers. The Saints looked to be left for dead and would have fallen to 1-4 with a loss Sunday, but the team's comeback was clinical, via The Times-Picayune.
Saints hope to get healthy over bye. The Saints get their bye in Week 6 and hope to come back stronger on the other side.
Home crowd lifts Saints with season on the line. The Times-Picayune details the boost the Saints received from their home crowd in Sunday's win.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15 penalties sink Buccaneers in New Orleans. The Buccaneers appeared to have Sunday's game in the bag, but the team shot themselves in the foot, via The Tampa Tribune.
Buccaneers on right track despite slow start. Head coach Lovie Smith likes the progress his team has made, even if their record doesn't show it, via ESPN.
Mike Glennon earns starting job. Even in a loss, the NC State product has proved his worth to the team and deserves additional changes, via ESPN.