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Falcons Playoff Odds: A Deep Dive
The Atlanta Falcons' Chances of Making the Playoffs
After a disappointing start to the season, the Atlanta Falcons have turned things around and are now in the thick of the playoff race. With just four games remaining, the Falcons need to win at least three of those games to have a chance at making the playoffs.
Their remaining schedule is as follows:
* Week 15: @ New Orleans Saints
* Week 16: vs. Baltimore Ravens
* Week 17: @ Arizona Cardinals
* Week 18: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Saints and Ravens are both playoff contenders, so those will be tough games for the Falcons. However, the Cardinals and Buccaneers are both struggling, so those should be winnable games for the Falcons.
According to FiveThirtyEight, the Falcons have a 37% chance of making the playoffs. That's not a great chance, but it's not impossible. If the Falcons can win three of their last four games, they will have a good chance of making the playoffs.
Key Players for the Falcons
The Falcons have a number of key players who will need to step up in the final four games of the season. These players include:
* Matt Ryan, quarterback
* Calvin Ridley, wide receiver
* Julio Jones, wide receiver
* Todd Gurley, running back
* Grady Jarrett, defensive tackle
If these players can all play well, the Falcons will have a good chance of making the playoffs.
Conclusion
The Falcons' playoff odds are not great, but they are not impossible. If the Falcons can win three of their last four games, they will have a good chance of making the playoffs. The Falcons have a number of key players who will need to step up in the final four games of the season. If these players can all play well, the Falcons will have a good chance of making the playoffs.