The Falcons cannot clinch a playoff spot on Sunday, but a loss to Tampa Bay could mean a playoff berth for both NFC South rivals Buccaneers and Panthers. If both teams make the playoffs, one as division champion and one as a wildcard, the Falcons would be fighting with several teams for one final wild-card spot.
Here's a look at the scenarios:
Buccaneers clinch if ...
* If they beat the Falcons and either the Cowboys (vs. Giants) or Eagles (vs. Browns) lose or tie
Panthers clinch if ...
* If they defeat the Broncos and the Buccaneers beat the Falcons
* If they defeat the Broncos and the Cowboys lose or tie
* If they tie the Broncos and the Cowboys and Redskins (vs. Bengals) lose or tie
* If the Falcons lose and the Cowboys and Redskins lose or tie
* If the Falcons lose and the Cowboys and Bears (vs. Saints) lose or tie
* If the Falcons lose and the Eagles lose and the Redskins and Bears lose or tie
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