With shot at NFC South title, Falcons set for Panthers
Had Atlanta (8-8) held on to defeat the Washington Commanders last Sunday, the Falcons could have clinched their first NFC South crown since 2016 with a victory over Carolina (4-12). Instead, Atlanta will need a win on Sunday paired with a loss by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) to the New Orleans Saints (5-11).