The Falcons couldn’t have asked for a better divisional opponent this week, if we’re being honest. The Saints are going to be pissed off, the Buccaneers are actually rolling, but the Panthers are in rough shape. Carolina’s going to be down most of their starting offensive line (small exaggeration at most), plus stud tight end Greg Olsen. Their offense should be putrid.
And it may need to be, because the Falcons are down two of their best defenders. Without Keanu Neal and Deion Jones, the Falcons will have to play much better run defense to hold this Carolina team in check, though they really shouldn’t have trouble through the air.