After a much-needed win last Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons look better in the NFC South standings. Their playoff prospects also improved. Here is where the Atlanta Falcons stand currently in both the NFC South standings and how they look in the NFC division playoff picture. Data provided by the NFL.
NFC SOUTH STANDINGS (As of Today, 11/27)
| Team | Win | Loss | Pct | Trend |
| ATLANTA FALCONS | 5 | 6 | .455 | Won 1 |
| New Orleans Saints | 5 | 6 | .455 | Lost 2 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4 | 7 | .364 | Lost 2 |
| Carolina Panthers | 1 | 10 | .091 | Lost 4 |
This is the current playoff picture:
NFC DIVISION LEADERS
| Team | W/L | Notes |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 10-1 | 1st in NFC East |
| San Fran. 49ers | 8-3 | 1st in NFC West |
| Detroit Lions | 8-3 | 1st in NFC North |
| ATLANTA FALCONS | 5-6 | 1st in NFC South |
NFC WILD CARD CONTENDERS
| Dallas Cowboys | 8-3 | 2nd NFC East |
| Minnesota Vikings | 6-5 | 2nd NFC North |
| Seattle Seahawks | 6-5 | 2nd NFC West |
IN THE HUNT
| Green Bay Packers | 5-6 | 3rd NFC North |
| LA Rams | 5-6 | 3rd NFC West |
| New Orleans Saints | 5-6 | 3rd NFC South |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4-7 | 3rd NFC South |
| New York Giants | 4-8 | 3rd NFC East |
BETTER LUCK NEXT YEAR
| Washington Commanders | 4-8 | 4th NFC East |
| Chicago Bears | 3-8 | 4th NFC North |
| Arizona Cardinals | 2-10 | 4th NFC West |
| Carolina Panthers | 1-10 | 4th NFC South |