To claim the NFC South title and earn a home playoff game, the Falcons must defeat Carolina (4-12) on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and get an upset win from New Orleans (5-11) in its game at Tampa Bay that kicks off at the same time.

Two teams aiming to secure playoff berths meet when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in Landover, Md. The Falcons (8-7) can clinch the NFC South

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Washington’s fourth-ranked pass defense will present a stiff test for Penix, who passed for 202 yards and no TDs against the lowly Giants last week. Meanwhile, Daniels is coming off a stellar performance in a rousing three-point win over Philadelphia, passing for five TDs. He also ranks second among NFL QBs in rushing yards with 737.

Post sports betting writer Dylan Svoboda is in his first season in the NFL Bettor’s Guide. Coming off an impressive 36-33 win over the Eagles, the Commanders are looking every bit like the playoff team their record says they are. The Falcons are the opposite, boasting a win-loss mark that belies their talent level.