EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The sun did not shine Sunday on the Atlanta Falcons, and it hasn't done so much at all recently.

After losing to the New York Jets, the Falcons are now 4-8 with only one win in each of the past two months. Although they're not officially eliminated from contention, their playoff chances are essentially squashed. Even if they win their remaining five games, according to the New York Times’ simulator , they only have a 3% chance of making the postseason field.

"We got to play for pride," Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss said.

The Falcons’ 27-24 loss featured botched opportunities in each phase of the game. Most notably on special teams , which had a muffed punt, missed field goal and allowed a massive return. When it mattered most, though, Atlanta's off

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