The Falcons came away with a big win last week against the Cardinals, but they face a tougher test this week on the road against the Panthers. Sure, Cam Newton isn’t playing, but if you’ve watched the Falcons at all this season, you know what I mean.
And it doesn’t matter if they lose. It’ll mean a higher draft pick in a lost season. The Panthers are essentially in the same boat, and if Cam Newton is shut down the rest of the season, what is the point?