The Falcons' fate in the playoffs could be determined by the time their game starts.

The games to watch here? That'd be Packers-Lions, Saints-Panthers and Cowboys-Giants. Why, you ask? Simple.

• If the Lions beat the Packers, the Falcons are the 6th seed, no matter what they do against the Buccaneers.
• Seeing the Panthers beat the Saints would be delightful.
• The winner of Cowboys-Giants could be facing the Falcons, if the Lions lose and Atlanta wins.

So watch those games, discuss them here and gear up for the Falcons game at 4:15 p.m. Enjoy!