NFL playoffs: Falcons clinch NFC South title

Atlanta Falcons tight end D.J. Tialavea (86) celebrates his touchdown pass reception from quarterback Matt Ryan during second-quarter action against the Carolina Panthers Saturday.

Atlanta Falcons tight end D.J. Tialavea (86) celebrates his touchdown pass reception from quarterback Matt Ryan during second-quarter action against the Carolina Panthers Saturday.

The Falcons are kings of the NFC South.

With Saturday's win at Carolina, coupled with Tampa's loss in New Orleans, Atlanta clinched its first division title since 2012. The Falcons (10-5) will host New Orleans next Sunday in the final regular-season game at the Georgia Dome.

As division champs, they will host a playoff game either wild-card weekend (Jan. 7-8) or the divisional round (Jan. 14-15).

Here’s more on the Falcons’ win at Carolina:

What Matt Ryan had to say after the win

Third and 21, no problem for Coleman

Perkins, Tialevea step up at tight end

Gimme 5: How the Falcons handled the Falcons

Photos: Falcons get big road win over rival