What’s a Seahawk, and other burning questions

If you’re coming to the NFL playoff party a little late, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Here’s a few quick things you should know:

1 What time is the game and where can I see the game on TV? Kickoff for Saturday’s game in 4:35 p.m. and the game is a sellout. The game will be televised on Fox.

2 Falcons’ top players and why should I cheer for them: Quarterback Matt Ryan, wide receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. are among the top players in the NFL at their positions. So keep an eye on Nos. 2, 11 and 44 for the Falcons.

3 What happens if the Falcons win? With a win, the Falcons would advance to the NFC championship game against the winner of the Dallas-Green Bay game. And before you ask what in the heck is the NFC, it stands for National Football Conference.

4 And I should care about the NFC because? The winner of the National Football Conference will play the winner of the American Football Conference in the Super Bowl Feb. 5. So ... the Falcons are two wins away from playing in the Super Bowl.

5 OK, I’ve heard some Falcons fans say “Rise Up.” What does that mean? It’s a marketing slogan originated by the franchise in 2010.

6 What’s a Seahawk and should I be interested in the team from Seattle? The name, a colloquial term for osprey, was selected from a public contest the year before the team’s first game in 1976. Connection to Atlanta: Falcons coach Dan Quinn worked as an assistant in Seattle for two years.

GETTY IMAGES A seahawk is a colloquial term for an osprey.