Falcons clinch home-field advantage in NFC
Published: January 2nd, 2011 | Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, NFC playoff picture
The Atlanta Falcons took care of business at the George Dome Sunday, clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a 31-10 win over the Panthers.
The Falcons controlled their own destiny entering Week 17, needing only the win to clinch the NFC’s top seed. The Bears are the No. 2 seed in the NFC regardless of the outcome of today’s game against the Packers. Green Bay will reach the playoffs with a win over the Bears.
Here’s a look at the Week 17 clinching scenarios as well as the current playoff picture, which will be upated as the day unfolds.