For the first time since 1980, the Atlanta Falcons have clinched the NFC’s No. 1 seed, beating the Carolina Panthers 31-10. Finishing 13-3 and taking their first NFC South title since 2004, Atlanta had one of the NFL’s best home records this year, going 7-1 in the Georgia Dome.
NFL Playoff Picture: Atlanta Falcons Clinch NFC Home Field Advantage
The Chicago Bears have sealed up the No. 2 spot.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can give the NFC South three playoff teams, if the Bears beat the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants. The Bucs beat the New Orleans Saints today, with the Saints clinching a playoff spot last week by beating the Falcons. #snakeeatingitstail
Most of the NFC playoff picture is now set, other than the NFC West championship game and that three-team No. 6-seed staredown.
Keep it locked right here for more on the NFL playoff picture as the day progresses. For more on the Falcons, visit The Falcoholic and SB Nation Atlanta.
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