But, now that Michael Penix Jr. has cleared up any potential Falcons QB controversy, Garrett Podell of CBS Sports ranked Atlanta as the team most likely to end their playoff drought in 2025.

The Atlanta Falcons are among six teams across the NFL that haven’t been to the playoffs in the previous four seasons. Atlanta last saw the playoffs in 2017, the second-longest streak in the NFL.

Despite a roster loaded with young talent, ESPN thinks the future of the Atlanta Falcons is bleak with two big strikes against them.

While setting the ceiling and floor for the Atlanta Falcons this fall, ESPN confirmed the team's 2025 campaign could go a ...

Analysis: How The Falcons Are The Team Most Likely To End A Long Playoff Drought in 2025 The Falcons have been falling short since 2017. ... NFL Stars Headed to the Olympics?

The Atlanta Falcons haven't reached the playoffs since 2017 -- a seven-year skid that ranks among the NFL's longest, trailing only the New York Jets (14 years). But with second-year quarterback ...

The Falcons' odds to return to the playoffs are set at +155, an implied probability of 39.22%. That means a $100 bet would win a bettor a profit of $155 if they're able to achieve the feat.

The Falcons are nearly even money to make the playoffs this season at +155 ($10 to win $15.50), according to DraftKings. Much rides on the strong left arm of second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons haven't been to the NFL playoffs since 2017, but at least one NFL Network analyst thinks that streak comes to an end in 2025.