The final Sunday of the 2024 NFL regular season is here. There is one playoff spot left in the NFC.
There is still no winner in the NFC South, with both countries atlanta falcons and tampa bay buccaneers They have a chance to win the district championship on the final day of the regular season.
Here's how the Falcons can win the division title.
Atlanta Falcons NFC South Championship Scenario
The Falcons enter Sunday's game at 8-8, one game behind the 9-7 Buccaneers. However, Atlanta swept the season series between the two teams, giving both teams a decisive advantage in the tiebreaker.
Still, it will take more than a win on Sunday for the Falcons to win the district.
To win the NFC South, the Falcons need to win the NFC South. carolina panthersas well as the Buccaneers loss. new orleans saints. If these two results come out, the Falcons will be NFC South champions.
Atlanta Falcons NFC Seed Scenario
If the Falcons make the playoffs, they will enter as the No. 4 seed in the NFC. This is the only seed possible for them.
Atlanta Falcons elimination scenario
There's still a chance for the Falcons to win the division, but if the Buccaneers handle their matchup against the Saints, Atlanta will be eliminated. If Tampa Bay wins or ties with New Orleans, the Buccaneers will be in the NFC South and Atlanta will be eliminated.
Atlanta will also be eliminated if they lose to Carolina or tie.
NFC standings entering Week 18
1.×-detroit lions (14-2, victory over MIN)
2.y-philadelphia eagles (13-3)
3. Yes-Los Angeles Rams (10-6)
4. tampa bay buccaneers (9-7)
5.×-minnesota vikings (14-2, lost to DET)
6.×-commander of washington (11-5, 8-3 NFC)
7.×-green bay packers (11-5, 6-5 NFC)
8. seattle seahawks (9-7) — Eliminated
9. atlanta falcons (8-8)
10. dallas cowboys (7-9, 5-6 NFC) — Lost
11. arizona cardinals (7-9, 3-8 NFC) — Lost
12. san francisco 49ers (6-9, win over DAL) — Eliminated
13. new orleans saints (5-11) — Eliminated
14. chicago bears (4-11, win over CAR) — Eliminated
15. carolina panthers (4-12, lost to CHI) — Eliminated
16. new york giants (3-13) — Eliminated
Teams marked with an asterisk
excluded from division competition
Teams marked with (x) have qualified for the playoffs
The team marked with (y) won the division
