Atlanta Falcons Playoffs 2027
The Atlanta Falcons are 1-2, 2nd in the NFC South, ½ games behind the Carolina Panthers. They are ½ games behind the No. 7 seed with 14 to play. Next: at the New Orleans Saints, Mon, Oct 5 · 8:15 PM EDT on ESPN.
SaintsMon, Oct 5 · 8:15 PM EDT · ESPNNFC South Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Panthers | 2-2 | +12 | W1 |
| 2 | Falcons | 1-2 | -17 | W1 |
| 3 | Saints | 1-2 | -2 | L1 |
| 4 |  Buccaneers | 0-4 | -20 | L4 |
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  49ers | 4-0 | – |
| 2 |  Vikings | 4-0 | – |
| 3 |  Giants | 3-1 | 1 |
| 4 | Panthers | 2-2 | 2 |
| 5 |  Bears | 3-1 | 1 |
| 6 |  Seahawks | 3-1 | 1 |
| 7 |  Rams | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Cowboys | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Lions | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Eagles | 2-2 | 2 |
| – | Falcons | 1-2 | 2½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full NFC playoff picture →
Falcons 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | at  Steelers | L 13-20 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Panthers | L 3-34 |
| 3 | Sep 24 | at  Packers | W 35-14 |
| 4 | Oct 5 | at Saints | 8:15 PM |
| 5 | Oct 11 | vs  Ravens | 8:20 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | vs Bears | 1:00 PM |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs 49ers | 1:00 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at Buccaneers | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs  Bengals | 9:30 AM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs  Chiefs | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | at Vikings | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Lions | 1:00 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | at  Browns | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | at  Commanders | 1:00 PM |
| 16 | Dec 29 | vs Buccaneers | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs Saints | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Panthers | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Atlanta Falcons playoffs page refreshes after every Falcons game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Atlanta Falcons playoffs FAQ
Are the Atlanta Falcons in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are ½ games behind the No. 7 seed with 14 games left.
When is the next Falcons game?
Mon, Oct 5 · 8:15 PM EDT, at the New Orleans Saints, on ESPN.
What is the Falcons record at home, on the road and in the division?
0-1 at home, 1-1 away, 0-1 in the NFC South and 1-1 against the NFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.