Week 16 NFL Power Rankings

Julian Edelamn

23. Atlanta Falcons (LW: 21)

It seems to be said on a nearly weekly basis, but the Atlanta Falcons, with a loss, are still alive in the NFC South race. The Falcons are about as poor as their record would indicate – only one of their five wins has come against a team with a winning record. When they face better talent, they simply can’t survive, despite playing well of late, especially against the Packers and Steelers. With the ‘someone has to win and probably go on to win the NFC South’ showdown between the Falcons and Saints upcoming, a resolution to the pitiful division should not be far off.

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