The playoff picture is starting to clear up. Unfortunately for the Falcons, they're no longer in it.
Tampa Bay won a big game over Arizona on Christmas night, with the Panthers in close pursuit with a pivotal game against the Bucs in Week 17.
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The entire NFC East might (key word: might) end up making the playoffs. The Jaguars are in first place, with a Week 18 contest versus Tennessee for all the marbles. There are some big games coming up for some, while others are playing out the string.
Some are working with an interim coach -- how well is Steve Wilks doing in Carolina?!? -- with Denver most recent to join the club after Nathaniel Hackett was fired on Monday.
We've also seen some quarterback changes in Indianapolis and the New York Jets, with a few more possible as the week carries on. Let's take a look at what all that action did to the league hierarchy in this week's NFL Power Rankings:
We take a monochrome look at the game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 24, 2022.

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Mykal Walker #3 is seen prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by David Dermer/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 and cornerback Darren Hall #34 prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Mykal Walker #3 arrives prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 catches a pass during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse #46 boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall #34 boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 talks with receivers prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Tori McElhaney boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by David Dermer/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by David Dermer/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 walks out prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 catches a pass during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by David Dermer/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #37 boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 catches a pass during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by David Dermer/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #9 boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #9 lines up during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams #35 returns a kick during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by David Dermer/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams #35 rushes during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 prepares to take a snap during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 rushes during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker David Anenih #59 boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 warms up on the sideline during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 boards the plane at Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 2022 on the way to play against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant #27 defends a pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 arrives prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams #35 is seen prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons players run out prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

General view of fans during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, December 24, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

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