The Falcons are a game back of the Bucs for the NFC South lead. We break down how they can clinch the division title for the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 18.

After briefly flirting with an NFC South division title, the Atlanta Falcons have officially missed the playoffs for the seventh year in a row. Nonetheless, the 2025 NFL season looks promising with Michael Penix Jr. starting at quarterback.

Had Atlanta (8-8) held on to defeat the Washington Commanders last Sunday, the Falcons could have clinched their first NFC South crown since 2016 with a victory over Carolina (4-12). Instead, Atlanta will need a win on Sunday paired with a loss by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) to the New Orleans Saints (5-11).

Game update: With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the New Orleans Saints, the Buccaneers have clinched the NFC South. As a result, the Atlanta Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention.

With an outside chance to nab the NFC South title and the conference’s last playoff spot, the Falcons play host to the Panthers.

The Buccaneers and the Falcons were the final two teams still alive in the NFC playoff picture but yet to clinch a spot. Tampa Bay held a one-game lead in the NFC South while Atlanta owned the ...

The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) will face off against NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers (4-12), on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons are considerable favorites in this

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' reign over the NFC South was extended in Week 18, as the team claimed the division crown for the fourth consecutive year.

The Atlanta Falcons came into the 2024 season with their highest expectations in quite a long time. Everybody in the organization spoke to a common goal, winning the NFC South and breaking a six year postseason drought.

The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) will face off against NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers (4-12), on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons are considerable favorites in this

In typical NFC South fashion ... the playoffs once the Buccaneers' result was finalized, the Falcons fell to the Panthers 44-38. Atlanta, before making the change from Kirk Cousins to Michael ...