1.   An Atlanta win today and a Minnesota defeat would give the Falcons the tiebreaker edge over the Vikings for the top spot in the NFC.

2.   A victory gives the Falcons a tiebreaker edge against the Saints and keeps playoff hopes alive.

3.   In case of a tie in the standings, Dallas owns tiebreaker edges over Tampa Bay, Carolina, Green Bay and Washington.

4.   Seattle holds a tiebreaker edge if they tie with K.C. Tennessee- Jacksonville play for show this week.

5.   The Sonics are almost assured the tiebreaker edge if both teams finished tied.

6.   Both Philadelphia and the Giants hold the tiebreaker edge over the Redskins.

7.   Carolina, with more victories, has a tiebreaker edge over the Bruins.

8.   If the Cavs beat the Bullets and the teams finish in a tie, Cleveland will get the final playoff spot because it holds the tiebreaker edge.

9.   If the Knicks and Heat finish the regular season with the same record, the tiebreaker edge will go to New York.

10.   Miami fell four games behind the Pacers, who also gained the tiebreaker edge over the Heat.