The Atlanta Falcons have qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2012.
There was a lot of scoreboard-watching Saturday after the 33-16 win over the Carolina Panthers. Per the team's Twitter account, the squad was able to clinch the playoffs thanks to the Oakland Raiders win.
Furthermore, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 31-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints helped Atlanta clinch the NFC South.
The Falcons were quick to celebrate the title:
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 25, 2016
Early in the 2016 season, the Falcons were mentioned as a possible Super Bowl contender.