The playoff picture is coming into focus, with but a few contenders still fighting for spots. The Falcons aren't in that group anymore, not after losing to the Bills on Sunday. They're still in a decent slot in this week's NFL Power Rankings after a respectable showing against Buffalo, though they'll sit outside the postseason.
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The top half of the league is shuffling a bit, though there's little drama left as we close out the season next week. Green Bay has control of the NFC, with Tampa on their flank. The AFC is in a weird place, with Tennessee and K.C. still fighting for supremacy, with Cincinnati, New England and the Bills all as tightly packed contenders.
Let's see how they shake out in Week 18's NFL Power Rankings, with one game left before the playoffs begin.
Falcons Final Whistle | A Postgame Podcast
The game is over, but the show goes on. Falcons Final Whistle brings you all the post-game analysis and instant reactions you could ever need, all in time for your Monday morning commute. Hosts Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney break the game into quarters, reliving the most important moments and dropping in their insights along the way.
