The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) have won two straight games against NFC South opponents and will look to win a third when they face the Carolina Panthers (1-4) on the road in Week 6. The two teams are trending in opposite directions entering Sunday’s contest.
The Falcons put on an aerial showcase during their 36-30 win over the Buccaneers in Week 5. The Panthers were defeated 36-10 in a blowout loss to the Bears. Carolina benched former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young for Andy Dalton in Week 3, going 1-2 since the quarterback change.
Which NFC South team has the advantage in Week 6? Check out our Falcons Wire writing staff picks for Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium:
Crissy Froyd (2-2)
The Falcons sit atop the NFC South after five games and there’s an almost contagious sense of optimism in Atlanta. The team is heavily favored after winning back-to-back games that came down to the wire with quarterback Kirk Cousins passing for a team-record 509 yards in Week 5. On Sunday, the Falcons will outmatch the struggling Panthers, who may legitimately be the worst team in the league right now. Quarterback and offensive line are just two of Carolina’s most problematic areas. | Falcons 31, Panthers 10
Deen Worley (2-2)
The Panthers have been held to 10 points or fewer three times this season while Atlanta has scored at least 17 points in all but one game. The Falcons must take care of business this weekend and continue building upon the offensive momentum they showcased in their 36-30 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Expect another big day from Atlanta’s offense on Sunday. | Falcons 34, Panthers 14
Matt Urben (3-1)
It’s hard to pick against the Falcons here, but history suggests this game will be much closer than most anticipate. The Falcons offense has been clicking through the air but the ground game hasn’t been much of a factor. I expect that to change on Sunday. Look for running back Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier to have big days against a struggling Panthers defense. | Falcons 26, Panthers 20
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