Monday 13 February 2017 23:40, UK
Since the NFL was reorganised in 2002, the NFC South is the only division to have had every team represented at a Super Bowl.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won in 2002, and the New Orleans Saints became champions in 2009.
The Carolina Panthers fell short in Super Bowl 50 last year, and the Atlanta Falcons came within seconds of their first Vince Lombardi trophy, before they were beaten by the New England Patriots in Super bowl LI.
Sky Sports takes a look at each team in 2016, assessing the highs and lows.
Season in a tweet: Exceeded everyone's expectations, as an attacking force to be reckoned with. Fell just short, but a season to be proud of.
MVP: Matt Ryan deservedly won regular season honours, and he was one quarter away from scooping the season's biggest prize. He broke a flurry of franchise records, and proved he can get it done in the play-offs.
Under the radar: So many role players on this team. 13 different touchdown scorers, Vic Beasley the NFL's sack leader, and Dwight Freeney continuing to roll back the years.
However, wide receiver Taylor Gabriel stands out. After being released by the Cleveland Browns, Gabriel led the team in receiving TDs, and was the perfect complement to Julio Jones.
Must do better: Unfair to criticise any member of this team after the year they had. The defence crumbled in the final stages of Super Bowl LI, but not one player let the side down.
Draft needs: Head coach Dan Quinn is building a defence to be reckoned with, but will have to replace 37-year-old defensive end Freeney and 35-year-old DT Jonathan Babineaux in the coming years.
2016 Grade: A
Season in a tweet: Poor start for Dirk Koetter's men, followed by a late charge, but ultimately fell short. Season of growth.
MVP: Mike Evans finished the season with 96 catches, over 1,300 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, a top six spot in all categories.
The WR also won catch of the year for his one-handed grab against the Falcons, and the Bucs will almost certainly pick up the fifth year option on his rookie deal.
Under the radar: Second year linebacker Kwon Alexander recorded 21 tackles in one game against the Dallas Cowboys, and 108 in total, doubling his production.
With a little more consistency in 2017, Alexander can be a defensive leader for a play-off bound Buccaneers team.
Must do better: First year head coach Koetter took on too much responsibility, calling plays as well as managing the game.
When he relinquished those duties, Tampa Bay saw the benefit. Koetter must learn from the lessons being a rookie head coach brings, and kick on in year two.
Draft needs: In Jameis Winston, the Bucs look to have their quarterback of the future. Now they need to give him more weapons. Doug Martin will return at running back, but more backfield options, plus a wide receiver to partner Evans, would inject firepower into this offence.
2016 Grade: B-
Season in a tweet: High scoring offence, but a porous defence put an end to play-off hopes
MVP: Drew Brees led the league in passing yards, surpassing 5,000 for a record-fifth year. He had to be on form to keep New Orleans competitive, as the defence conceded 25 points or more, in 10 of their 16 games.
Under the radar: Wide receiver Michael Thomas broke a number of Saints rookie records including catches (92), yards (1,237) and touchdowns (12).
His catching percentage was 76 per cent, better than Antonio Brown, Julio Jones, and all but two other WRs this year. perhaps not surprising when he boasts bigger hands than Shaquille O'Neal.
Must do better: Jairus Byrd and the defensive secondary struggled against the passing game. In a touch division, facing Ryan, Winston and Cam Newton, Byrd needed to be better, and he wasn't.
Draft need: Cornerback and safety both need addressing, to give Brees' offence some breathing space
2016 Grade: D
Season in a tweet: The Super Bowl hangover is real. Newton complained about being roughed up, but this team was still mourning SB50.
MVP: Though play-off hopes were already slim, they vanished completely when Luke Kuechly left the field. The linebacker suffered multiple concussions, ruling him out for the final six games of the season.
Under the radar: Greg Olsen became the first tight end in NFL history to complete three consecutive 1,000+ yard seasons. He picked up the slack in a poor year for Panthers wide receivers, playing every game, though he only managed three scores.
Must do better: After their run to Super Bowl 50 without Kelvin Benjamin, Panthers fans eagerly awaited the return of their red zone WR. However, his effort levels were criticised and Carolina failed to improve with him on the roster.
Draft need: Running back Jonathan Stewart is in line to make over $8M if kept on next year, and the Panthers might do well to release him and find a cheaper alternative.
2016 Grade: E
