Story byPAUL NEWBERRYSun, December 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM UTC·4 min readATLANTA (AP) — As the final seconds ticked away on a thoroughly dismal performance, at least the Atlanta Falcons didn't have to worry about hearing any more boos from the home fans. Most of them had long since headed for the exits. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Falcons locked up another losing season and were officially eliminated from playoff contention on a dreary Sunday in the A-T-L, surrendering 31 points in the second half of a 37-9 blowout by the Seattle Seahawks. Atlanta (4-9) lost for the seventh time in eight games and is assured of an eighth straight losing campaign — matching the longest stretch of futility in franchise history. The Falcons haven't made the postseason since the 2017 season, and to be knocked out with a full month to go in this regular season only reiterates what a miserable year it has been for a team that started out with high hopes of a turnaround.“Our fan base deserves a winner,” said embattled second-year coach Raheem Morris, whose future has been the subject of plenty of speculation. “You can't make any promises you can't keep at this moment.