The Atlanta Falcons might not be making the playoffs themselves, but at least they officially put the nail in the coffin in the Bucs' season. After beating the Panthers last night, they needed a Falcons' loss to make the playoffs, but instead, Atlanta delivered a fatal blow to their arch-rival's playoff hopes.
The Dirty Birds' 19-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints helped the Panthers clinch the NFC South for the first time since 2016 by virtue of a three-team tiebreaker, but it stings to witness the celebration in Charlotte knowing this is what the Falcons should be enjoying to kick off the new year.