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Falcons vs. Panthers: Staff picks and predictions for Week 18

Falcons vs. Panthers: Staff picks and predictions for Sunday’s season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Atlanta Falcons are still somewhat alive in the NFC South race entering Sunday’s season finale against the Carolina Panthers, however, they’ll need some help to end their six-year playoff drought.

Not only do the Falcons need to defeat the Panthers, but the New Orleans Saints must pull off the upset over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Atlanta to secure a division title in Week 18.

Both NFC South matchups will be played at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Check out our staff picks and predictions for Sunday’s season finale below:

Crissy Froyd (8-6):

The Falcons came up just short in last week’s 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders. But, they’re up against a far more shaky opponent as they end the season with aspirations of making a postseason run. The Panthers have had tremendous ups and downs this season and currently have the NFL’s worst defense. They’ll also be dealing with some injury issues. The quarterback matchup between Michael Penix Jr. and Bryce Young will be fun to watch, but the Falcons come out with the win at home. | Falcons 31, Panthers 17

Deen Worley (8-7):

The Falcons didn’t get the result they wanted a week ago in Washington. A win would’ve given the team a chance to control their playoff destiny. However, now, it’s in the hands of chance and that chance is very low considering how easy the Buccaneers rolled last week and how poor the Saints are in the present. Falcons win fairly easily, but so do the Bucs, and Monday morning, the Falcons make a change at general manager. | Falcons 31 , Panthers 3

Matt Urben (8-7):

Atlanta has to win but I don’t expect this to be as lopsided as the team’s prior matchup against Carolina. The Panthers need to show some promise and I could see them getting out to an early lead on Sunday. Ultimately, I think the Falcons will pull away in the second half with another impressive performance by rookie Michael Penix Jr. | Falcons 28, Panthers 24

Is Darnell Mooney playing vs. Panthers?

Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is considered a long shot to play in Sunday’s game, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. If Mooney is out, look for KhaDarel Hodge and Ray-Ray McCloud to step up in Week 18.

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Broncos vs. Chiefs: Will the game be on TV today?

The Broncos’ game against the Chiefs will be regionally televised on CBS today.

The Denver Broncos (9-7) are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season at 2:25 p.m. MT on Sunday, Jan. 5.

The AFC West showdown will be regionally televised on CBS, and in-market fans can stream the game on FuboTV.

CBS is sending its No. 1 commentary crew of Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter) to Denver.

On the radio, the game will be nationally broadcast on ESPN Radio and broadcast locally on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM.

Fans in the red areas on the map below will get the Broncos-Chiefs game on their local CBS channel, according to 506sports.com.

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Fans in the blue will see the Las Vegas Raiders host the Los Angeles Chargers.

When Kansas City hosted Denver in Week 10 earlier this season, the Chiefs won by blocking a last-second Broncos field goal attempt, securing a 16-14 victory.

The Chiefs lead the all-time series against Denver 73-56, but they are considered nine-point underdogs on the road this week. KC already has already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so they are expected to rest key starters in Week 18. The Broncos, meanwhile, can clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday.

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Is Patrick Mahomes playing today? Status updates for Chiefs QB

The Chiefs will rest key starters, including QB Patrick Mahomes, against the Broncos today.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to rest a host of starters against the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. Because they have already secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC, this matchup is a meaningless game for the Chiefs.

Consequently, a few banged-up starters — including star quarterback Patrick Mahomes — will not play against the Broncos in Week 18.

Patrick Mahomes injury update

Mahomes (ankle) was limited in practice all three days this week and he was listed as “doubtful” on the team’s final injury report. He will likely be inactive against Denver.

How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?

After last playing on Christmas Day, Mahomes will have a long break while Kansas City rests during the first week of the NFL playoffs. The Chiefs won’t play again until Jan. 18 or Jan. 19, so Mahomes will have plenty of time to recovery before KC’s playoff game.

Chiefs QB depth chart

With Mahomes sidelined, the Chiefs are set to start Carson Wentz against the Broncos. Chris Oladokun will likely serve as their No. 2 QB in Denver with Mahomes available as an emergency third-string QB.

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (TV map). The Broncos can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win in Week 18.

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Broncos’ depth chart for today’s game vs. Chiefs

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart going into Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.

The Denver Broncos are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season. If the Broncos win their regular season finale, they will clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs.

Here’s a look the Broncos’ updated depth chart going into Sunday’s showdown with the Chiefs.

Broncos offensive depth chart

WR Marvin Mims Troy Franklin
LT Garett Bolles Matt Peart
LG Ben Powers
C Luke Wattenberg Alex Forsyth
RG Quinn Meinerz Alex Palczewski
RT Mike McGlinchey Frank Crum
TE Adam Trautman Lucas Krull
WR Courtland Sutton Lil’Jordan Humphrey Devaughn Vele
RB Javonte Williams Jaleel McLaughlin Audric Estime Blake Watson
FB Michael Burton Nate Adkins
QB Bo Nix Jarrett Stidham Zach Wilson

Broncos defensive depth chart

DE Zach Allen Jordan Jackson
NT D.J. Jones Malcolm Roach
DE John Franklin-Myers Eyioma Uwazurike
SLB Jonathon Cooper Jonah Elliss Drew Sanders
WLB Nik Bonitto Dondrea Tillman
ILB Justin Strnad Zach Cunningham
ILB Cody Barton Levelle Bailey
LCB Pat Surtain Tremon Smith
RCB Riley Moss Damarri Mathis Kris Abrams-Draine
NCB Ja’Quan McMillian
S P.J. Locke JL Skinner
S Brandon Jones Devon Key

Broncos special teams depth chart

PK Wil Lutz
KO Wil Lutz
P Riley Dixon
H Riley Dixon
LS Mitchell Fraboni
KR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith Jaleel McLaughlin
PR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV broadcast map). The Broncos are considered favorites at home.

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Denver Broncos schedule: When do the Broncos play today?

The Broncos will host the Chiefs in their regular season finale today.

The Denver Broncos are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs in their regular season finale in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season.

Denver will have played eight home games at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium this year and nine games on the road. Because the league has an unbalanced 17-game schedule, the NFC and AFC rotate between having an extra home game. This year, the NFC received a ninth home game.

The Broncos are led by head coach Sean Payton with rookie Bo Nix serving as their starting quarterback this fall.

View the team’s complete 2024 schedule below.

Denver Broncos 2024 Schedule

Week Date TV Opponent Time (MT) Broncos Tickets
1 9/8 CBS @ Seattle Seahawks 26-20 L
2 9/15 CBS  vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6 L
3 9/22 FOX @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7 W
4 9/29 CBS @ New York Jets 10-9 W
5 10/6 FOX vs. Las Vegas Raiders 34-18 W
6 10/13 CBS vs. Los Angeles Chargers 23-16 L
7 10/17 Amazon Prime Video @ New Orleans Saints 33-10 W
8 10/27 CBS vs. Carolina Panthers 28-14 W
9 11/3 CBS @ Baltimore Ravens 41-10 L
10 11/10 CBS @ Kansas City Chiefs 16-14 L
11 11/17 FOX vs. Atlanta Falcons 38-6 W
12 11/24 CBS @ Las Vegas Raiders 29-19 W
13 12/2 ESPN vs. Cleveland Browns 41-32 W
14 12/8 BYE
15 12/15 CBS vs. Indianapolis Colts 31-13 W
16 12/19 Prime @ Los Angeles Chargers 34-27 L
17 12/28 NFL Network @ Cincinnati Bengals 30-24 L
18  1/5 CBS vs. Kansas City Chiefs 2;25 p.m. Tickets

The Broncos have not returned to the playoffs since their Super Bowl-winning season in 2015. Now entering his second season on the job, Payton will aim to snap the club’s eight-year playoff drought with a win or tie in Week 18.

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NFL Network provides injury update on Falcons WR Darnell Mooney

NFL Network reporter says Falcons WR Darnell Mooney considered “long shot” to play in season finale vs. Carolina Panthers

It sounds like the Atlanta Falcons may be without wide receiver Darnell Mooney in their season finale against the Carolina Panthers. According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Mooney is considered a “long shot” to play in Sunday’s game.

The Falcons listed the 27-year-old wide receiver as questionable for Week 18 due to a shoulder injury. While Mooney hasn’t been officially ruled out against Carolina, it’s not looking good roughly 12 hours before kickoff.

Mooney has been a stellar addition to the offense this season and was closing in on the second 1,000-yard campaign of his career. If he can’t play on Sunday, he will finish the year with 64 catches for 992 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

Atlanta signed Mooney to a three-year, $39 million contract in the offseason, which looks like a bargain after the first 16 games. If Mooney is inactive, the team will be forced to lean on Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge in Week 18.

The Falcons and Panthers face off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. If Atlanta defeats Carolina and the New Orleans Saints upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Falcons would clinch their first NFC South title since 2016.

Make sure to check out our latest Falcons mock draft entering the final week of the season.

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Falcons elevate defensive back for season finale vs. Panthers

Falcons elevate DB Lamar Jackson from practice squad for Week 18 matchup vs. Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons have announced their final practice squad elevation for the 2024 NFL season. Defensive back Lamar Jackson will join the team’s 53-man roster for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Jackson, 26, is a former undrafted free agent out of Nebraska. He began his career with the New York Jets, appearing in 14 games with six starts from 2020-2021.

In 2022, Jackson played five games for the Chicago Bears and three games for the Denver Broncos. After a brief stint in Carolina last season, the veteran defensive back landed on Atlanta’s practice squad in 2024.

Jackson has appeared in 24 games (six starts) over his first five NFL seasons, recording 31 tackles (29 solo) and four passes defended. The veteran defensive back was also elevated from the practice squad for last Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders.

Check out the Falcons’ updated 53-man roster, depth chart and latest injury report entering Sunday’s NFC South showdown against the Carolina Panthers.

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