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

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.

As a result, the Atlanta Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention. The final Sunday of the 2024 NFL regular season is here, and in the NFC, one playoff spot remains up for grabs. A winner of the NFC South has yet to emerge,

The NFL has reached its final destination in the 2024 regular season: Week 18. For some, this will mark the end of the road as they'll play out the string and fade off into the offseason. Others will embark on a run toward the playoffs and kickstart a run they all hope will land them in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.

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 Panthers face the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

Miles Sanders rushed for the game-winning 1-yard touchdown in overtime and the visiting Carolina Panthers beat the Falcons 44-38 in the season finale on Sunday, eliminating Atlanta from playoff contention.

Atlanta Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney isn't expected to play due to a shoulder injury in Sunday's game vs. the Carolina Panthers.

NFL Network reporter says Falcons WR Darnell Mooney considered “long shot” to play in season finale vs. Carolina Panthers

The Buccaneers and the Falcons were the final two teams still alive in the NFC playoff picture but yet to clinch a spot. Tampa Bay held a one-game lead in the NFC South while Atlanta owned the head-to-head tiebreaker, putting first place in the division up for grabs on the final day of regular season play.

History will have to wait at least one more year as the Atlanta Falcons will be without wide receiver Darnell Mooney vs. the Carolina Panthers.