Falcons playoff hopes now hinge on Saints

New Orleans Saints now control bitter rival Falcons' playoff hopes
The New Orleans Saints don't have much left to play for this season and in fact, a loss may bring fans the most joy they have felt since the first two weeks of the season. Though the Saints themselves have been eliminated,
Falcons new playoff battle cry: ‘Go Saints’
The Falcons beat the Panthers 38-20 on Oct. 13 in Charlotte. The Bucs beat the Saints 51-27 on Oct. 13 in New Orleans. But the Falcons defense will have to play better than they did in the second half and overtime against the Commanders.
How can the Falcons clinch a playoff berth in Week 18?
The NFC South, NFC North and AFC North divisions are still up for grabs as we head into Week 18. While the Atlanta Falcons controlled their destiny a week ago, that’s no longer the case after Sunday’s 30-24 overtime loss to the Washington Commanders.
Commanders get by Falcons in OT for long-awaited playoff berth
Jayden Daniels hit Zach Ertz for a 2-yard touchdown with 2:42 left in overtime as the Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 on Sunday night in Landover, Md., to secure their first playoff berth since the 2020 season.
Falcons playoff hopes now hinge on the Saints
Just a short time ago, the Falcons were traveling to New Orleans with a 6-3 record. The Saints had just fired Dennis Allen and were reeling. Atlanta was in the driver’s seat of the NFC South, looking prime to capture their first division title since 2016.
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Falcons find themselves in nightmare scenario: needing help from Saints
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Falcons release depth chart for Week 18 game vs. Carolina Panthers
The Falcons released their Week 18 depth chart on Tuesday afternoon. Check it out below: Carlos Washington Jr.
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ESPN Unanimous Predictions for Falcons at Commanders
ESPN was unanimous in their choice as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football.
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Commanders rule out key defender ahead of SNF game vs. Falcons
The Washington Commanders will be without No. 1 cornerback Marshon Lattimore in this weekend’s prime-time matchup against the ...