1 946 / 5 000 Résultats de traduction The Lions face the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff image.

The Lions face the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff image.

The Atlanta Falcons host the Detroit Lions in a game of teams not exactly going in opposite directions, but vying for different goals to close out the 2021-22 regular season. The Falcons are still in the playoff race as the Lions look to build momentum for 2022 while also sorting a potentially top three picks in the 2022 NFL draft order.

Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. AND Sunday and the game will air on FOX. The Falcons are a 6.5 point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Falcons playoff photo

The Falcons are 6-8 and sit tenth in the NFC overall standings. They're tied with Washington, who has the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage, and both teams are one game behind the Vikings, Eagles and Saints. Minnesota currently holds the last wild card spot.

The Falcons end the season at home against Detroit, on the road against Buffalo and at home against the Saints. If they win, they will beat the Saints based on the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage. Other than that, they will need the help of the other teams in front of them.

Atlanta would be eliminated from the playoffs with a loss and either a Vikings win, or an Eagles win, or a Washington win plus a draw for the Eagles.

Relevant matches of week 16

Rams (10-4) @ Vikings (7-7)

Giants (4-10) @ Eagles (7-7)

Washington (6-8) @ Cowboys (10-4)

Dolphins (7-7) @ Saints (7-7)

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