The Falcons (and the rest of the NFL) are entering Week 13 of the NFL season. That means the Falcons play only six more games to finish out the season, most notably with three NFC South tilts. At 5-6, the Falcons are still in the mix for a Wildcard berth, even if that may feel unlikely.
Those playoff odds likely improve if Calvin Ridley, the team’s only top-flight wide receiver, returns to the team. Ridley, who left the team to focus on his mental health, has been on the non-football Injury list since Nov. 5. Head coach Arthur Smith refused to give any indication of when Ridley might return after Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.