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In a matchup of two division rivals, the Atlanta Falcons (8-8) will meet the Carolina Panthers (4-12). The Falcons are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5). An over/under of 48.5 points has been established for the matchup.
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Falcons vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | -8.5 | -108 | -123 | 48.5 | -112 | -108 |
Falcons vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick
- Pick ATS: Falcons (-8.5)
- Pick OU: Under (48.5)
- Prediction: Falcons 32 - Panthers 15
How to Watch Atlanta vs. Carolina
- Game Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: CBS
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
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Falcons vs. Panthers Recent Matchups
- In their last five head-to-head meetings, Atlanta has taken down Carolina three times.
- Carolina has been outpaced by 23 points in its last five tilts versus Atlanta.
Atlanta Betting Info
- Against the spread, Atlanta is 6-9-1 this season.
- The Falcons have been favored by 8.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- Atlanta games this year have hit the over on six of 16 set point totals (37.5%).
- When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Falcons have won 70% of the time (7-3).
- Looking at this game's moneyline, the Falcons' implied win probability is 79.2%.
Falcons Stats
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 234.9 (3,758) | 8 |
| Rush yards | 124.5 (1,992) | 12 |
| Points scored | 21.9 (351) | 16 |
| Pass yards against | 221.7 (3,547) | 19 |
| Rush yards against | 118.4 (1,895) | 14 |
| Points allowed | 23.7 (379) | 20 |
Atlanta's Key Players
Offense
- Bijan Robinson has recorded 1,286 rushing yards (fourth in the NFL) with 12 touchdowns (80.4 yards per game across 16 games). His 4.7 yards per attempt rank 12th in the league.
- Robinson has been targeted 66 times in the passing game and has 58 catches (3.6 per game) for 422 yards (26.4 per game) and one TD.
- Kirk Cousins has 3,508 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions this year. He has completed 66.9% of his attempts, averaging 250.6 yards per game and 7.7 per attempt.
- Drake London has seven touchdown catches this season, and has 90 receptions for 1,084 yards (10th in the NFL) on 140 targets, while averaging 5.6 catches and 67.8 yards per game.
- Darnell Mooney has racked up 998 receiving yards and five touchdowns with 65 catches on 107 targets. He's averaging 4.1 receptions and 62.4 yards per game.
Defense
- Over on defense, Kaden Elliss has 139 tackles, 8.0 TFL, five sacks, and one interception in 2024. His tackle total leads the Falcons and is eighth in the NFL.
- Jessie Bates III has 97 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and four interceptions this season. He's second on the Falcons in tackles.
- Dee Alford has recorded 73 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- So far this season, Matt Judon has 39 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one interception.
Carolina Betting Info
- Carolina is 7-9-0 against the spread this season.
- The Panthers have an against the spread record of 3-3 in their six games as an underdog of 8.5 points or more this year.
- This season, Carolina games have hit the over 12 times.
- This season, the Panthers have won four out of the 15 games, or 26.7%, in which they've been the underdog.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 25.0% chance of a victory for the Panthers.
Panthers Stats
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 182.4 (2,918) | 31 |
| Rush yards | 107.7 (1,723) | 20 |
| Points scored | 18.6 (297) | 25 |
| Pass yards against | 219.4 (3,510) | 16 |
| Rush yards against | 176.9 (2,830) | 32 |
| Points allowed | 31 (496) | 32 |
Carolina's Key Players
Offense
- Bryce Young is averaging 6.1 passing yards per attempt (32nd in the NFL) and 165.5 yards per game this year, completing 59.7% of his passes on the way to 2,152 total yards, 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions through 13 games.
- Young has also rushed for four touchdowns and 225 yards (second on the Panthers).
- Adam Thielen has 571 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 43 receptions, while being targeted 56 times.
- So far this season, Xavier Legette has caught 46 passes for 467 receiving yards with four touchdowns in the passing game. He has been targeted 79 total times and is averaging 3.3 receptions per game through 14 games played.
- Andy Dalton has 989 passing yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions. His completion percentage is 66.3% and he averages 164.8 yards per game and 6.2 per attempt.
Defense
- So far in 2024, Josey Jewell has 3.5 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL, 97 tackles, and one interception through 12 games.
- Xavier Woods has three interceptions on top of 114 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and five passes defended.
- A'Shawn Robinson has 5.5 sacks (first on the Panthers) in addition to his 8.0 TFL and 75 tackles.
- Jaycee Horn has registered 2.0 sacks (fifth on the Panthers) to go with 5.0 TFL, 68 tackles, and one interception over 15 games.
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