The Falcons are nonetheless alive within the 2024 postseason race, but it surely’s going to be an uphill climb after they fell 30-24 in time beyond regulation to the Commanders. With the Bucs thumping the Panthers 48-14, Tampa Bay now leads the division and are -1300 favorites to take house the divisional crown, per FanDuel Sportsbook.
Atlanta sits as +800 underdogs to win the NFC South.
With their loss to the Commanders, the Falcons at the moment are 8-8 and not management their future within the division. In the event that they hope to crack the playoffs, they have to care for enterprise in opposition to the Panthers subsequent week and pray the Saints can sink the Buccaneers.
Stranger issues have occurred, but it surely’s unlikely, and the up to date divisional odds replicate that actuality.
Had the Falcons received their tilt in opposition to the Commanders on Sunday Night time Soccer, they might merely must match the Bucs’ consequence on Sunday to win the NFC South. As an alternative, Tampa Bay is within the driver’s seat and in line to win the division for the fourth straight season. Buoyed by the efficiency of quarterback Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay definitely seems to be the strongest all-around staff within the division.
Ought to the Bucs fall to the Saints on Sunday and the Falcons decide up a win in opposition to the Panthers, Atlanta would host Detroit on Wild Card weekend.
The Falcons opened as 7.5-point favorites in opposition to the Panthers at house subsequent week.
