NFL Playoff Predictions: Atlanta Falcons and the Easiest First-Round Opponents

January 1, 2012   ·   Austin Green   ·   Jump to comments

Twelve teams will reach the NFL postseason, but there's a big difference between making the playoffs and making an impact in the playoffs.
Despite solid regular seasons, these three teams will be easy outs in the first round.
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons head into Week 17 with a respectable 9-6 record, but they only have one—yes, one—win over a team with a winning record.
They've padded their record by beating awful teams like Jacksonville (twice), Carolina (twice), Minnesota, Indianapolis and Tennessee. 
Atlanta had a chance to prove they were for real last Monday night when they took on New Orleans. They lost by 29 points.
I like Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and company, but they aren't good enough to hang with the big boys this season.
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas has to beat the Giants on Sunday to get into the playoffs. I doubt they will make it in, and even if they do, they aren't going far.
If the Cowboys sneak in, they will hav...

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