The Falcons are coming out of perhaps their roughest stretch of the season, having played the Cowboys, Patriots and Buccaneers with one Jaguars game tossed in there. Things get a little easier beginning this week with a divisional matchup Atlanta still can’t take for granted.
Today, the Falcons face the Panthers, who beat them 19-13 last time out behind a stifling defense and a relentless rushing attack. Carolina will try to repeat that blueprint this time out, while the Falcons will attempt to showcase growth since their last matchup by passing the ball effectively, running the ball effectively, and stopping the run.