The Atlanta Falcons have officially been eliminated from the NFL playoff race following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ win over the New Orleans Saints.

The Falcons entered the final week of the 2024 season needing some help to get in but didn’t get it. Atlanta needed a win over the Carolina Panthers, and for the New Orleans Saints to upset the heavily favored Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Unfortunately for Atlanta, the Buccaneers overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Saints, 27-19. The Falcons will now miss the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season.

Tampa Bay will host the loser of Sunday’s Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings next weekend at Raymond James Stadium.