The Falcons can get back to .500, solidify their hold on the NFC South, and beat a divisional rival for the first time this year on Sunday. That’s a pretty great mix of positive outcomes for a single win, so let’s hope they can do it.
Their opponent is a Panthers team trying to find its way after firing Matt Rhule, and they got off to a nice start after beating up on the Buccaneers a week ago. The Falcons can’t assume Carolina will fall back to earth, so the hope is that they can use the same quality ground game, efficient passing attack, and opportunistic defense that got them a victory against San Francisco to beat the Panthers.