The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers clash in a pivotal Week 15 NFL matchup with playoff implications on the line. The Falcons need a win and a Tampa Bay loss to secure the NFC South title.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.at 1 p.m. ET, but fans without cable or looking for streaming options can watch the contest with a FREE TRIAL ofLast meeting: Falcons beat Panthers 38-20 at Carolina on Oct. 13.
WR Adam Thielen is coming off a big game against the Bucs, catching five passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns and he remains Bryce Young’s favorite option. Thielen has three TDs in the past two games and when the Panthers need a play in the passing game it’s likely going to Thielen.QB Michael Penix Jr. has played better than his statistics show in his first two starts. His lack of practice time with Atlanta’s starting wide receivers showed in his inability to develop a connection on deep routes, but his ability to move in the pocket and his clutch fourth down completions late in last week’s loss at Washington are reasons for encouragement as the Falcons cling to their fading playoff hopes. The Falcons need Penix to lead a win over Carolina and have Tampa Bay lose to New Orleans in order to win the NFC South and make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.Penix vs. Panthers pass defense. Penix will face a struggling Carolina secondary. Playing without cornerback Jaycee Horn, the Panthers allowed Baker Mayfield to complete 27 of 32 passes for 359 yards and five touchdowns last week. The Bucs had wide receivers running open all game as the Panthers secondary looked in disarray.Panthers: Horn (hip) has been ruled out along with LB Josey Jewell (concussion), OLB Amare Barno (shoulder), DB Lonnie Johnson (shoulder/neck) and OLB DJ Johnson (personal). DT A’Shawn Robinson (neck), OG Robert Hunt (knee), OT Taylor Morton (knee), WR Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) and RB Miles Sanders (ankle) were listed as questionable. Falcons: CB Kevin King (concussion) is unlikely to retur
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