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Accuscore: Atlanta Falcons' Playoff Chances At 53 Percent

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Accuscore constantly updates each NFL team's projected win totals based on past performance and future odds. This week, they love the Atlanta Falcons' chances. The Falcons are projected to finish 9-7 but they have a 53 percent chance of making the playoffs - fourth-best in the NFC. Their chances of winning the NFC South are only 13 percent but this Sunday could change all that.

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Five Best Playoff Odds

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  1. New Orleans Saints - 97 percent
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  3. San Diego Chargers - 89 percent
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  5. Green Bay Packers - 83 percent
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  7. Pittsburgh Steelers - 80 percent
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  9. Indianapolis Colts - 72 percent
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Five Worst Playoff Odds

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  1. Cleveland Browns - 0 percent
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  3. Buffalo Bills - 0 percent
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  5. Detroit Lions - 1 percent
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  7. St. Louis Rams - 2 percent
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  9. Oakland Raiders - 4 percent
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The Saints have the highest projected playoff percentage among all NFL teams at 97 percent. They also lead in every other category (projected wins and division win percentage). The Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns are the only teams to have a 0 percent chance of making the playoffs.

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Projected NFC Playoff Teams

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