
Even with a 5-9 record, the Atlanta Falcons‘ playoff hopes are still alive due to the ineptitude of the NFC South. The division is wide open because all four teams have been unable to get out of their own way all season long. So, what has to happen for the Falcons to play postseason football?
Winning all three remaining games would help, but Atlanta could potentially go 3-0 and miss the playoffs. So it’s important to watch what happens with the Buccaneers, Panthers and Saints over these final three weeks.