of atlanta falcons They will enter Week 18 with a chance to make the playoffs, but they will need help. hosted by the Falcons carolina panthers It will be played Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The first game between the two teams was won by Atlanta in Week 6 with a 38-20 victory over Charlotte. The big difference after that game was that Michael Penix Jr. replaced Kirk Cousins as the starting QB.
Falcons playoff photos
The Falcons are in second place in the NFC South with an 8-8 record. They are one game behind. tampa bay buccaneers. Atlanta won the season series by a landslide, but they won't be able to take advantage of that unless they can get back to a tie. If the Falcons lose or the Bucks beat the Saints on Sunday, Atlanta will not advance to the playoffs. If the Falcons win and the Bucks lose, Atlanta will advance to the playoffs.
If the Falcons can climb to the top of the division, they'll be in for the next game. philadelphia eagles in the first round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs.
Impact on tiebreaker
There is no tie-break effect for this match.
