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How can the Atlanta Falcons clinch a playoff spot in Week 17?

2024 NFL Playoffs: How can the Falcons can clinch a postseason berth in Week 17?

The Atlanta Falcons caught a major break in the form of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss on Sunday night football. That loss propelled the Falcons into first place in the NFC South due to holding the tiebreaker over the Bucs.

Atlanta would host a playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium if the season ended today. According to NFL.com, the team has a 54 percent chance of making the postseason. Those odds would go up to 85 percent with a win over the Washington Commanders in Week 17.

There’s also a scenario in which the Falcons could win the division this weekend. If the Buccaneers lose to the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta defeats Washington, the Falcons would end their seven-year NFC South title drought.

While a Panthers win appears unlikely, Carolina has been on a bit of a tear over the last month:

The Carolina Panthers have the opportunity to be the ultimate chaos agent over the final two weeks. A team once viewed as a punchline and top contender for the 2025 draft’s No. 1 overall pick, Carolina has had several impressive performances down the stretch — Ali Bhanpuri, NFL.com

If the Falcons lose to the Commanders, things get much tougher (playoff odds drop to 34 percent). However, as long as the Buccaneers don’t finish with a better overall record, Atlanta will win the division.

Sunday’s road game against Washington kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

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Falcons get prime-time bump for Week 17 game vs. Commanders

Falcons-Commanders Week 17 matchup to air on NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’

After defeating the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, the Atlanta Falcons have been awarded another prime-time game by the NFL. The team’s Week 17 matchup against the Washington Commanders has been flexed into NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” timeslot.

The NFL downgraded the Miami Dolphins-Cleveland Browns game to open up the spot for Atlanta and Washington. Both teams are in second place in their respective divisions and fighting for a playoff berth in the NFC.

The Commanders, led by former Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, are one of the NFL’s biggest surprise teams this season. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been electric and Washington currently holds a wild-card spot.

The game will air on Sunday, December 29 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” The Falcons are 3-1 in prime-time games this season and will look to improve to 4-1 against Quinn’s Commanders.

In Week 16, Atlanta will host the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch NFL

The Atlanta Falcons will meet the Washington Commanders in Week 12 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon from FedEx Field. 

The Atlanta Falcons will meet the Washington Commanders in Week 12 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon from FedEx Field.

The Falcons are coming off a 27-24 win over the Bears to give them a 5-6 record on the year but have struggled on the road while losing their last three straight. Meanwhile, the Commanders have been on fire with Taylor Heinicke leading the way by winning five out of their last six games as they look to improve to 7-5 with a win today.

This will be a great Sunday of NFL football, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the game today.

Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders

  • When: Sunday, November 27
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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NFL Football Odds and Betting Lines

NFL odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Sunday at 11:00 a.m. ET.  

Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders (-4)

Over/Under: 40.5

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