It is really difficult to call the Panthers an Atlanta Falcons rival; actually, it is really really difficult. These two teams have played each other a total of 48 times and the Falcons hold a 30-18 advantage. The Falcons have been dominant at home (18-6) and win half of the time in Charlotte (12-12). The Falcons and Panthers have never met in the playoffs.
In 24 years, the Falcons have swept the season series nine times while the Panthers have swept the Falcons just three times, the last time was 2013. With Matt Ryan, the Falcons have swept the Panthers four times – 2010, 2012, 2016 and 2018.