In a narrow 19-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons sealed the Carolina Panthers’ NFC South title. Dee Alford’s game-changing red-zone interception prevented a Saints comeback and continued the Falcons’ season-ending surge.

A pivotal defensive lapse by the Atlanta Falcons left them with only 10 defenders on the field during a critical third-down play, allowing the San Francisco 49ers to convert and eventually secure a 20-10 victory. The misstep proved decisive, as the 49ers capitalized with a touchdown that sealed the game.