Game update (Sunday night): The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, but they remain alive in the NFC South title race. However, they do not control their own destiny.

King (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. The veteran cornerback from Washington likely sustained ...

Hunt, who is coming in as questionable after allowing a season-high seven pressures in Week 17, may see Elliss shoot his way. Thielen was not in uniform when the Panthers and Falcons matched up in ...

The Atlanta Falcons have put themselves back in control ... puzzle involves the Buccaneers losing to the Carolina Panthers in Week 17, according to ESPN’s breakdown of playoff clinching scenarios.

Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official ... to play will be in Week 18 against the Panthers.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Eddy Pineiro kicked a 23-yard field goal as time expired and the Carolina Panthers defeated Atlanta 9-7 in a steady downpour Sunday, dealing the Falcons playoff hopes a huge blow.

Q1 11:08 Panthers 0, Falcons 3 The Falcons cap a 12-play ... When that opportunity was squandered, those stakes were transferred to the Week 17 game at Cincinnati — and the Broncos fell short ...

Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of NFL Week 18. The playoff bracket ... and find the best ticket deals on StubHub. Q2 0:03 Panthers 17, Falcons 24 What a way to end the first half!