Atlanta's "17th opponent" was determined in the same fashion. The Colts will be Atlanta's fifth AFC opponent in 2025 because the AFC South is up next in the league's schedule rotation. The Falcons will face the Colts because they also finished second.

The Atlanta Falcons are facing off against the Carolina Panthers in their 2024 season finale. Thus far, Michael Penix Jr. and Bryce Young have put on a show for the fans in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Check out the best photos from Sunday’s NFC South showdown in Atlanta below.

With a 39-yard completion to receiver Drake London inside of the final minute of the third quarter, Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. surpassed his previous career high of 223 passing yards. He finished 21-for-38 passing for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding his first career rushing score.

After briefly flirting with an NFC South division title, the Atlanta Falcons have officially missed the playoffs for the seventh year in a row. Nonetheless, the 2025 NFL season looks promising with Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons regular season technically ended in early 2025 and landed with a bit of a thud, but it is never too early to look ahead to the new and upcoming season. Since all 30 teams have finished their regular season,

From TV channel and radio station to betting odds and injury reports, here's what to know before the Atlanta Falcons face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers in overtime on Sunday to finish the season with an 8-9 record. Despite a promising 6-3 start, the team will miss the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year.