With their eighth win, the Falcons got more than a reason to be smug after beating the Saints for the third straight time. They kept their playoff hopes alive in a very real and tangible way, and they made their road to the postseason easier.
Where are the Falcons right now? Still not in the top six, but that could change in a hurry after Sunday, with a Seahawks loss potentially elevating the Falcons for the time being. What really matters is what happens going forward.
The Falcons are in the driver’s seat in the playoff hunt because of their numerous tiebreakers.