The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start. While the numbers don’t jump out, Penix’s decisiveness, arm talent and pocket mobility were on display during Sunday’s 34-7 win over the New York Giants.

Neither the Buccaneers nor the Falcons will stand much of a chance against the NFC's No. 5 seed. Right now, that's the 13-win Minnesota Vikings. Crazier things have happened, and I know the ghost of the "BeastQuake" looms over us all when we look at the supposed undeserved playoff teams that happen to win their division.

A brief look at the risers (Falcons, Chiefs and Lions) and fallers (Seahawks, Bears, Patriots) after Sunday of Week 16

The Titans tried to battle back and finally found the end zone near the end of the third quarter, but it was too late by then to overcome the steep deficit the Colts built. Mason Rudolph did his best to lead his team down the field and Tyjae Spears gave the fans a reason to be excited about the future,