"The final week of the NFL regular season features key storylines that will determine playoff berths and positioning. If the Atlanta Falcons defeat the New Orleans Saints, the Carolina Panthers become the NFC South champs. Otherwise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the division. And Sunday night's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will decide the AFC North champ. The loser is out of the playoffs."
"NFL NationJan 4, 2026, 12:18 PM ET CloseNFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. The final week of the NFL regular season features key storylines that will determine playoff berths and positioning. If the Atlanta Falcons defeat the New Orleans Saints, the Carolina Panthers become the NFC South champs."
The final week of the NFL regular season determines critical playoff berths and positioning. A Falcons victory over the Saints hands the Carolina Panthers the NFC South title; otherwise the Tampa Bay Buccaneers claim the division. The AFC North champion will be decided on Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens face the Pittsburgh Steelers; the loser of that matchup will be eliminated from playoff contention. The file will be updated throughout the day with top highlights and the most important moments. Coverage involves 32 team-specific reporters who follow the league year-round across ESPN platforms.
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