Sunday's schedule of NFL action comes to a close with a thrilling NFC matchup between the two sides commander of washington and atlanta falcons.
In addition to a matchup between a pair of rookie first-round quarterbacks in Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels, both the Commanders and Falcons have a chance to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday. In theory, Washington could qualify before this game begins, and the Falcons may have to wait until Week 18 depending on how the early games go, but tonight both teams will earn their postseason tickets. There are still ways to get it.
Let's break them down.
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Atlanta remains in control of the NFC South thanks to a winless season. tampa bay buccaneers. Both teams head into Sunday's game with records of 8-7, but the Falcons have a season sweep in two games and a key tiebreaker advantage.
After losing to the Buccaneers, carolina panthers In the 1 p.m. East slot, the Falcons can clinch the NFC South title with a win over the Commanders. Sunday Night Football.
However, if the Buccaneers win or tie Carolina early on, it means the Falcons will miss out on a division title and playoff berth in Week 17.
Are there any silver linings for the Falcons heading into Sunday's game? They can't be ruled out of playoff contention this week. If the Buccaneers win and the Falcons lose, there's still a chance of winning the division in Week 18 if Atlanta wins, and once again, a season sweep for the Buccaneers looms large if Tampa Bay loses.
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Coaches will also be watching the match against the Buccaneers with great interest.
If Tampa Bay loses or ties with the Panthers, the managers will advance to the playoffs regardless of the outcome of Sunday's game against Atlanta. Sunday Night Football.
But even if the Buccaneers beat the Panthers, Washington can clinch a playoff spot in Week 17 with a win or tie against the Falcons later tonight.
The coaches are still in contention for the NFC East title. However, they need to win their final two games (against Atlanta in Week 17 and Week 2). dallas cowboys Week 18), the Eagles must lose their final two games. Philadelphia will play the Cowboys in the early window on Sunday, then the Eagles will close out the season against the Cowboys. new york giants.
However, if the Eagles beat the Cowboys early, the Commanders will be eliminated from contention for the NFC East title.
Impact on tiebreaker
There are no significant tie-break implications for this match.
