The Atlanta Falcons have been more good than bad this season, as evidenced by their 6-5 record after their first 11 games. With a bye in Week 12, the Falcons have a chance to recover before the final six games to close out the year.
Despite a two-game losing streak, the team remains in first place within the NFC South and maintains a 4-1 record against division opponents. If the Falcons want to secure their first postseason appearance in six years, they will have to take care of business in the final six games.
Here's a look at all six remaining games on the schedule with a match/result prediction for each:
Week 13: Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)
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- Date: Sunday, December 1st, 1pm ET
- forecast: The Chargers are experiencing a culture change under head coach Jim Harbaugh and are hitting their stride at the right time. Considering what Bo Nix was able to do against Atlanta's defense, Chargers QB Justin Herbert could have a big game. Los Angeles wins a close game against Atlanta. | Hawks 17, Chargers 23
Week 14: At the Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
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- Date: Sunday, December 8th at 1pm ET
- forecast: The Vikings are fine without Kirk Cousins, but I don't think they're unbeatable. I want the Falcons to bounce back with an upset win over Minnesota in Week 14. I think Cousins will outscore Sam Darnold in the fourth quarter and help the Falcons end a three-game losing streak. | Hawks 28, Vikings 27
Week 15: At Las Vegas Raiders (2-8)
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- Date: Monday, December 16, 8:30 p.m. ET
- forecast: The schedule is slightly different here. Atlanta will play another primetime game in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Could former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder get a chance at redemption? Gardner Minshew hasn't played well, so Ridder might end up playing against his old team. Atlanta takes care of business on the road. | Hawks 21, robber 13
Week 16: New York Giants (2-8)
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- Date: Sunday, December 22nd at 1pm ET
- Forecast: The Giants are in a slump and just benched starting quarterback Daniel Jones. With Tommy DeVito taking over, New York is officially in tanking mode. I want the Falcons to win comfortably at home in Week 16. | Hawks 23, Giants 13
Week 17: At Washington Commanders (7-4)
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- Date: Sunday, December 29th (Time: TBD)
- Forecast: The Commanders will have additional motivation as head coach Dan Quinn prepares to play with the team he led to a Super Bowl appearance in 2016. Jayden Daniels' mobility will be too much for Atlanta to contain. The Commanders win a close game against the visiting Falcons. | Hawks 19, Commanders 23
Week 18: Carolina Panthers (3-7)
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- Date: Sunday, January 5th (Time: TBD)
- Forecast: The Panthers are having another down year, but they always play hard against the Falcons. I think Atlanta can overcome a fast start from Carolina in the season finale before pulling away in the fourth quarter. | Hawks 24, Panthers 17
Final record prediction
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- Final record: 10-7 (NFC South winner)
