ATLANTA — A third-quarter surge pushed the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the Atlanta Falcons far enough to carry them through a Week 14 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Final score: 37-9

Why it's important: The Falcons are officially eliminated from playoff contention. The best record they can finish this season with is 8-9.

Key takeaway: Third-quarter struggles continued to plague the Falcons. The Seahawks scored 17 points in the third quarter, their most since 2020 and the most the Falcons have allowed this season. Meanwhile, the Falcons didn't add to their half of the scoreboard through those 15 minutes.

More : Atlanta entered Week 14 with a minus-19 point differential in the third quarter this season, which ranked 26th in the NFL.

Key moment: With 1:01 left in the first half,

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