"The Falcons have an odd role to play in determining the NFC South champion today, with their result of their Saints matchup deciding if the Buccaneers or Panthers will book the conference's No. 4 seed. A win, however, will not move Atlanta into the playoffs. This will run the franchise's postseason drought to eight years. Terry Fontenot has been the GM for five of those years, and the Falcons have not completed a winning season."
"As it stands, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports many around the NFL expect the Falcons to move on from Fontenot but retain Morris. The Falcons have won three consecutive games down the stretch in Morris' second season as the team's full-time HC, but they are still falling short of expectations. That said, Morris is responsible for an 8-9 2024 season - the organization's best record since 2017 - and could follow that up with another."
The Falcons' result against the Saints will determine whether the Buccaneers or Panthers secure the NFC South and the conference's No. 4 seed, while a Falcons win will not earn a playoff berth. The franchise's postseason drought will reach eight years. Terry Fontenot has been general manager for five years without delivering a winning season. Owner Arthur Blank is evaluating the football operation and has enlisted consultants to assess effectiveness. Many around the league expect the organization to move on from Fontenot while retaining head coach Raheem Morris, who has produced consecutive eight-win seasons and a late winning streak.
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