The Falcons' playoff scenario involves two things happening. Atlanta needs a win against the Carolina Panthers in the team's season finale. A loss to the Panthers would eliminate the Falcons from the NFL playoff picture.

Atlanta is still alive in the fight for the NFC South, looking to clinch a playoff spot in the final week of the regular season.

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.

The Atlanta Falcons are well within reach of a postseason spot despite losing their Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders. The Falcons loss opened the door for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which will win the NFC South should they secure victory against the New Orleans Saints.