With shot at NFC South title, Falcons set for Panthers

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Sunday's regular-season finale in Atlanta between the Falcons and Carolina Panthers will be do-or-die for the home team.

Had Atlanta (8-8) held on to defeat the Washington Commanders last Sunday, the Falcons could have clinched their first NFC South crown since 2016 with a victory over Carolina (4-12). Instead, Atlanta will need a win on Sunday paired with a loss by the Tampa Bay