To claim the NFC South title and earn a home playoff game, the Falcons must defeat Carolina (4-12) on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and get an upset win from New Orleans (5-11) in its game at Tampa Bay that kicks off at the same time.

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, but they remain alive in the NFC South title race. However, they do not control their own destiny. They will need a Buccaneers loss,

Two teams aiming to secure playoff berths meet when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in Landover, Md. The Falcons (8-7) can clinch the NFC South

After Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders narrowly beat Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons, the NFC Playoff picture has gotten a bit clearer.

The Commanders picked up a crucial win over the Falcons in Week 17. How did the result impact the NFC playoff picture?