NFL Power Rankings Playoff Edition

No. 5 Atlanta Falcons


Record: 11-5


Last Week's Ranking: 6th


Last Game: Won 38-32 Over Saints


Outlook: The Falcons did what they needed to do to secure the two seed in the NFC and get a first round bye. While the score may look close, Atlanta was in control for the whole game. The Falcons offense is playing as well as any team in the league. A Seahawks victory against the Lions would send them to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in the Divisional Round. Matt Ryan threw for 4,613 yards, 34 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions in one of the best seasons of his career. If the Seahawks defeat the Lions, it would be the Seahawks great defense against the Falcons explosive offense. (Getty)


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