are looking to bounce back from a 4th quarter loss to the Los Angeles Chargers (+7) last week and pick up an important divisional win vs the Carolina Panthers (+2.5). for first place in the NFC South Division and a win in the division is even more valuable in that regard, especially after the Panthers upset the Buccaneers 3 weeks ago.
The Panthers meanwhile are playing for pride at this point and are kind of a wildcard that can play spoiler. In fact, these two teams played each other 2 weeks ago and the Falcons BARELY escaped with the W in a 37-34 shootout.