And the Panthers have authored a 1-9 win-loss over their last 10 games.
The Falcons have lost 10 of their last 12 games on the road.
The Panthers have lost their last 6 games, and they have also lost their last 2 games at home.
In the latest odds, the Falcons are 3.0 point favorites. The over/under is 32.5. The Falcons are 3-7-0 against the spread. And Panthers are 1-7-2 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Falcons are paced by Desmond Ridder who has thrown for 2,376 yards, 9 td passes with 9 interceptions this year. Bijan Robinson has rushed for 790 yards with 4 TDs. Drake London has 56 catches for 745 yards and 2 TDs.
The Panthers are anchored by Bryce Young who has thrown for 2,192 yards, 9 td passes with 9 picks this season. Adam Thielen has 85 receptions for 827 yards and 4 TDs.
The Falcons are in first place in the NFC South. The Panthers are in last place in the NFC South.
Desmond Ridder is 1-0 as a starter against the Panthers. Bryce Young is 1-11 in his last 20 starts. Bryce Young is 0-1 against the Falcons as a starter.
The Panthers rank among the the bottom offensively in the league.The Panthers are listed among the the lowest on defense in the NFL.
The Falcons enter the game off a defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-25 while the Panthers enter the contest following a defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Saints 28-6.
Next week the Falcons welcome the the Indianapolis Colts. The Panthers visit the Green Bay Packers.
Game Details
• Matchup: Atlanta Falcons (ATL) at Carolina Panthers (CAR)
• Date: December 17, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Bank of America Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 46F; 94% humidity; wind: NNE 13 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | CAR | ATL | CAR | ||
| Record | 6-7 | 1-12 | 4-6 | 1-9 | |
| Home Record | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2-3 | 1-3 | |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 0-8 | 2-3 | 0-6 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 19.3 | 15.2 | 19.6 | 14.3 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.7 | 26.2 | 21.5 | 26.0 | |
| Point Differential | -18 | -144 | -19 | -117 | |
| Yards/Game | 336.7 | 270.0 | 352.7 | 261.2 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 313.9 | 298.4 | 321.8 | 289.2 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 204.5 | 154.2 | 219.4 | 140.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 203.0 | 160.5 | 212.9 | 150.9 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 132.2 | 94.1 | 133.3 | 92.5 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 110.9 | 113.2 | 108.9 | 106.1 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.2 | 17.0 | 20.6 | 16.4 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.0 | 17.6 | 17.9 | 16.6 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.6 | 37.6 | 43.4 | 36.6 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 33.5 | 34.7 | 33.8 | 36.1 | |
| Turnover Margin | -4 | -8 | -6 | -6 | |
| Total Games | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | |
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Desmond Ridder | 212-334 | 2,376 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Bijan Robinson | 169 | 790 | 4 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Drake London | 56 | 745 | 2 | 45 |
Carolina Panthers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Bryce Young | 244-417 | 2,192 | 9 | 9 | 48 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Chuba Hubbard | 166 | 644 | 4 | 21 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Adam Thielen | 85 | 827 | 4 | 32 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 10-Sep-23 | 1:00PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Carolina Panthers | 24-10 |
| Thu 10-Nov-22 | 8:15PM | CAROLINA PANTHERS d. Atlanta Falcons | 25-15 |
| Sun 30-Oct-22 | 1:00PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Carolina Panthers | 37-34 |
| Sun 12-Dec-21 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 29-21 |
| Sun 31-Oct-21 | 1:00PM | Carolina Panthers d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 19-13 |
| Thu 29-Oct-20 | 8:20PM | Atlanta Falcons d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 25-17 |
| Sun 11-Oct-20 | 1:00PM | Carolina Panthers d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 23-16 |
| Sun 08-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Carolina Panthers | 40-20 |
| Sun 17-Nov-19 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 29-3 |
| Sun 23-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 24-10 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| ATL | CAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
| Away Record | 4-1 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Ridder | 285-449 | 63.5% | 3,084 | 11 | 9 | 40 | 0-0 (0) |
| Bryce Young | 244-417 | 58.5% | 2,192 | 9 | 9 | 48 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Desmond Ridder W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-7
• Desmond Ridder last 20 games vs. Carolina Panthers: 1-0
• Bryce Young W-L last 20 games as a starter: 1-11
• Bryce Young last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 0-1
Player Trends
• Desmond Ridder has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Bryce Young has 4 straight games with a turnover
Game Injuries
Atlanta Falcons: Younghoe Koo (K) Illness – Questionable; Jake Matthews (OT) Knee – Questionable; Kaleb McGary (OT) Knee – MCL – Out; Chris Lindstrom (OG) Ankle – Questionable; Drew Dalman (C) Ankle – Questionable; David Onyemata (DT) Ankle – Out; Bud Dupree (LB) Back – Questionable; Nate Landman (LB) Knee – Questionable; LaCale London (DE) Knee – Questionable
Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns (LB) Ankle – Questionable; Yetur Gross-Matos (LB) Knee – Questionable; Xavier Woods (S) Illness – Questionable; Ian Thomas (TE) Ankle – Out; Amare Barno (LB) Illness – Questionable; Sam Franklin (S) Illness – Questionable; David Sharpe (OT) Illness – Questionable; Jammie Robinson (S) Finger – Questionable; D’Shawn Jamison (CB) Illness – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Atlanta Falcons
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 32.5
Betting Trends
| Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 0-3-2 |
| Last 10 ATS | 3-7-0 | 1-7-2 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 1-7-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 1-7-2 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Atlanta Falcons: +12500
• Carolina Panthers:
Falcons vs. Panthers Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Atlanta Falcons d. Carolina Panthers 19-15
• GFA Model: Atlanta Falcons d. Carolina Panthers 24-19