While fans may have one eye on the impending offseason, the Falcons still technically have a route to postseason play. The Falcons could make the playoffs if the team wins out and a few other things happen. It is unlikely but not technically impossible. Obviously, the first step would be to beat the Buffalo Bills this weekend.
Things got more tough as the Omicron virus continues to burn through the NFL. Just yesterday the team put James Vaughters, Brandon Copeland, Tajae Sharpe and Dorian Etheridge on the COVID-19 list. Today it adds two more.
Both QB Feleipe Franks and S Richie Grant were placed on the list Tuesday afternoon.