FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Following their recent 27-24 loss to the New York Jets, the Atlanta Falcons' playoff odds have severely diminished .

According to the New York Times’ playoff simulator , the Falcons have less than a 1% chance of reaching the postseason with five games remaining. It's important to note, however, that "less than a 1% chance" is not the same as no chance.

As unlikely as it may seem, there are still a few narrow paths remaining for the Falcons. Using the playoff simulator mentioned above, it's possible to outline those paths.

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