Make no mistake: this is a playoff game in spirit. The Falcons luck out by catching the Panthers in a bit of a quick transition after the Kelvin Benjamin trade. Cam Newton is going to take time to adjust to life without KB, and his OL is a bit banged up. Unless rookie Christian McCaffrey has a breakout party (*gulps*), Atlanta’s defense should be able to take care of business. Despite being eligible for an AARP membership as a unit, Carolina’s defense is still no joke. Steve Sarkisian is going up against another first-year coordinator in Steve Wilks, so let’s hope ole Sark can outwit his fellow newbie.
Final score predictions for Falcons vs. Panthers
