The Atlanta Falcons needed to beat the Carolina Panthers at home and have the New Orleans Saints knock off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the regular season's final day in order to earn a playoff spot and for awhile it looked like it may all work out. But a complete defensive letdown allowed Bryce Young to essentially do whatever he wanted and the Panthers emerged with a surprising 44-38 overtime victory, ending any hope the Falcons had to make a postseason run. It wouldn't have mattered any way as the Buccaneers woke up in time to take care of business against the Saints.
Don't tell that to Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who reveled in sending the home crowd home angry and sad. After securing the win, the veteran played heel to those still hanging around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, telling them that he'd seem them at an all-inclusive resort to be named later.
