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Panthers playoff picture: Week 16 games to watch

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 07: Fans of the Carolina Panthers cheer on their team against the Denver Broncos while watching Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 at Rooftop 210 in the EpiCentre area of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 07: Fans of the Carolina Panthers cheer on their team against the Denver Broncos while watching Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 at Rooftop 210 in the EpiCentre area of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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New Orleans Saints v Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 07: The New Orleans Saints line up on offense against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Atlanta Falcons (9-5) at New Orleans Saints (10-4), 1:00pm

Falcons Win: A win for Atlanta would set up an epic showdown in the season finale with Carolina and clinch them a playoff berth. If the Panthers defeat Tampa Bay and the Falcons win, next week’s winner will be crowned the divisional champion. Atlanta defeated New Orleans just two weeks ago at home, 20-17. If Carolina falls to the Buccaneers and Atlanta wins, Carolina must win in Week 17 or risk not making the playoffs.

Saints Win: A Saints victory and Panthers loss would give New Orleans the title of NFC South champion. If Carolina beats Tampa Bay, then New Orleans must win next week in order to capture that title but a position in the playoffs is guaranteed with a win here. After losing to Atlanta, returning the favor would force Atlanta into a must win situation to avoid relying on tie breakers and help to make the playoffs.

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