Best NFL games of Week 17: Playoff scenarios galore

1. Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

Last but not least, a battle in the NFC South caps off the top game of the final week of the regular season. The Panthers are still very much alive for the division title while the Falcons can win to secure a wild-card berth. All the playoff implications make this a must-watch game on Sunday afternoon.

The Panthers have already clinched a playoff berth but can win the division with a win and a Saints loss. The Falcons are the current sixth seed and can’t improve their overall seeding but can secure their fate in the postseason with a win or a Seahawks loss. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is going to be rocking as Falcons fans are looking to see their team make another run at the Super Bowl and avenge the 28-3 loss that can never be forgotten.

I’m looking to see how former MVP Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense bounce back from a beating against the Saints in Week 16. Ryan hasn’t played up to par this season and now has a chance to right the wrong and send his team into the playoffs. If he has another bad game, that adds even more pressure and criticism to his career. The Falcons have shown flashes of being one of the league’s best teams and they’ll need all of that come Sunday.

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The Panthers escaped with a three-point against the Falcons the last time these two teams met and it’s going to be a fun game to watch with plenty on the line. We’ll see just who can better than playoff picture with a win.