Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers

TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox

Records: Falcons 2-7, Panthers 5-4

Line: Panthers by 5½

Falcons’ keys: Coach Dan Quinn surrendered defensive play-calling duties recently and it seems to be working. Whatever they had going against the Saints last week, they should try to repeat that formula. On offense, the Falcons need WR Calvin Ridley to step up with both RB Devonta Freeman and TE Austin Hooper out.

Panthers’ keys: Shut down Atlanta’s passing attack with a ferocious pass rush and make good use of RB Christian McCaffrey, who posted big numbers against the Falcons last season.

Who wins? The Falcons have won six of the past seven meetings in this division rivalry, but this isn’t the same Atlanta team. Panthers 30, Falcons 23

— Tim Weaver

 

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