Similar to their winning seasons drought, the Falcons haven't earned a playoff spot since 2017. The organization is in their longest postseason drought since the 1980s. The Falcons have failed to make the playoffs for the seventh straight season, their longest such streak since 1983-90.

For the seventh consecutive season, the Atlanta Falcons have missed the playoffs. The Falcons had a chance to compete for a division title entering

Young tied his career high with three passing touchdowns, and tied a team record with five touchdowns accounted for.

With a 39-yard completion to receiver Drake London inside of the final minute of the third quarter, Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. surpassed his previous career high of 223 passing yards. He finished 21-for-38 passing for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding his first career rushing score.

The Falcons controlled their playoff destiny before a loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 17. Atlanta has a 13% chance to make the NFL playoffs compared to the Buccaneers' 87% odds, per The Athletic's computer model.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr shares his thoughts on his future with the NFC South division franchise.

The New Orleans Saints finished the 2024 season at 5-12, in fourth place in the NFC South. That gives them the ninth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which will be held April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wis. The Carolina Panthers hold pick No. 8. The Atlanta Falcons will pick at No. 15. Tampa Bay's spot has not been determined.

Bryce Young passed for three touchdowns, ran for two scores and led a 70-yard drive capped by Miles Sanders' 1-yard TD run on the opening possession of overtime to give the Carolina Panthers a 44-38 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

AP photo by Mike Stewart / Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. runs for a touchdown during Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers won 44-38 in overtime in the season finale as both teams fell short of the NFL playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' reign over the NFC South was extended in Week 18, as the team claimed the division crown for the fourth consecutive year.