The Atlanta Falcons beat the hell out of the Colts, and while many Falcons fans were ready to pack it in and start thinking about a new coaching staff and the offseason ahead, that means they’re still at least nominally in the playoff picture.
Do they have any real chance of getting there? How can they get there? Let’s tackle both questions, which are surprisingly straightforward.
Do the Falcons have a chance?
An extremely slim one, yes.
Right now, FOX Sports estimates Atlanta has a 14.3% chance of making the postseason, which is in line with the 10-15% range I’ve seen from other outlets.