Who's Playing

Carolina @ Atlanta

Current Records: Carolina 3-4; Atlanta 3-3

What to Know

The Carolina Panthers are 2-8 against the Atlanta Falcons since October of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Sunday. Carolina and Atlanta will face off in an NFC South battle at 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Panthers winning the first 23-16 on the road and Atlanta taking the second 25-17.

Things couldn't have gone much worse for Carolina as they lost 25-3 to the New York Giants last week. This game was a close 5-3 at the break, but unfortunately for Carolina it sure didn't stay that way. One thing holding Carolina back was the mediocre play of RB Chuba Hubbard, who did not have his best game: he rushed for 28 yards on 12 carries.

Meanwhile, it was a close one, but last week the Falcons sidestepped the Miami Dolphins for a 30-28 win. Atlanta's TE Kyle Pitts filled up the stat sheet, catching seven passes for 163 yards.

Special teams collected 12 points for Atlanta. K Younghoe Koo delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.

Carolina is expected to lose this next one by 3. Now might not be the best time to take Carolina against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past four consecutive games.

The Panthers are now 3-4 while the Falcons sit at 3-3. Atlanta is 1-1 after wins this season, and Carolina is 0-3 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium -- Atlanta, Georgia
  • TV: FOX
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $30.00

Odds

The Falcons are a 3-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest NFL odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Falcons as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Atlanta have won nine out of their last 12 games against Carolina.

  • Oct 29, 2020 - Atlanta 25 vs. Carolina 17
  • Oct 11, 2020 - Carolina 23 vs. Atlanta 16
  • Dec 08, 2019 - Atlanta 40 vs. Carolina 20
  • Nov 17, 2019 - Atlanta 29 vs. Carolina 3
  • Dec 23, 2018 - Atlanta 24 vs. Carolina 10
  • Sep 16, 2018 - Atlanta 31 vs. Carolina 24
  • Dec 31, 2017 - Atlanta 22 vs. Carolina 10
  • Nov 05, 2017 - Carolina 20 vs. Atlanta 17
  • Dec 24, 2016 - Atlanta 33 vs. Carolina 16
  • Oct 02, 2016 - Atlanta 48 vs. Carolina 33
  • Dec 27, 2015 - Atlanta 20 vs. Carolina 13
  • Dec 13, 2015 - Carolina 38 vs. Atlanta 0