The Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South.

Now, can they stay there?

It what is practically a playoff game, the Falcons must win at the Commanders on Sunday night to stay ahead of the Buccaneers, who host the Panthers. The Falcons can’t afford to fall a game behind the Bucs with one to play. Sure, the Falcons host the Panthers in the final game of the regular season, but the Bucs host the Saints.

Anything can happen, but it’s best to take care of your own business.

Let us know what you think. How will the Falcons fare this week?

Here are the results so far this season so you can keep track of how you’ve done based on the results:

Loss to Steelers, 18-10 - 20% voted for close loss

Win over Eagles, 22-21 - 17% voted for close win

Loss to Chiefs, 22-17 - 33% voted for close loss

Win over Saints, 26-24 - 61% voted for close win

Win over Buccaneers, 36-30 - 35% voted for close win (Of note, 36% voted for a close loss)

Win over Panthers, 38-20 - 54% voted for a win in a rout

Loss to Seahawks, 34-14 - 1% voted for a loss in a rout (That’s 4 votes out of 390)

Win over Buccaneers, 31-26 - 58% voted for a close win

Win over Cowboys, 27-21 - 62% voted for a close win

Loss to Saints, 20-17 – 8% voted for a close loss

Loss to Broncos, 38-6 - 12% voted for loss in a rout

Loss to Chargers, 17-13 - 35% voted for a close loss

Loss to Vikings, 42-21 - 53% voted for loss in a rout

Win over Raiders, 15-9 - 38% voted for a close win

Win over Giants, 34-7 - 35% voted for win in a rout

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