It also keep Atlanta in the mix for a first - round bye .
The NFC South is still Atlanta 's to lose , and improving to 7 - 4 puts a little more distance between the Falcons and the rest of the field .
NFC South also keep Falcons in the mix for a first - round bye .
The NFC South is still Atlanta 's to lose , and improving to 7 - 4 puts a little more distance between the Falcons and the rest of the field .