Atlanta is a favorable matchup

[Verge]

Player for player, we match up very well against them.

 

They have zero pass rush, and we have a mediocre line, I would not expect much pressure from Osi or Kroy.

 

They have an awful o-line, and their top tackle will not be assigned to Charles Johnson, who is playing like a top five DE the last five weeks.

 

Their best weapon is Julio Jones, he will be shadowed all game by Josh Norman, who has worked wonders against top receivers.

 

Their running game is not special, and Kuechly + Star should pretty much eliminate it all together, think, 2.1 ypc.

 

The Falcons are 1-9 against mobile qbs the last two seasons, they do not have anyone who can spy on a mobile qb, and they cannot create enough separation on the edges to contain them, which means Cam should go nuts.

 

They are straight awful against teams who are run first and have a physical defense, I can't think of the last physical team they have beat.

 

All in all, it would be tough to lose this game, if White goes nuts on the other side it could be tough sledding, but either way, I think we win in style.

 

Panthers - 24

Falcons - 13

[teeray]

Before the season I would have agreed with you. Now I feel like we don't match up well with anyone.

We have to play harder and smarter than everyone we play to have a chance

[Udogg]

If we can capitalize in the red zone we will win.  If we do our usual :

 

1st down:  Run for no gain or lob to KB in which he drops or the ball is overthrown

 

2nd down: KB lob if it wasn't on first down or Stretch run to the outside

 

3rd down:  Olsen drag on PA, Or spread no back looking for KB corner route or  Avant square in.

 

4th down: Gano.

 

We won't win kicking FG.  Atlanta has 2 many weapons to shut out.  However our ball control and running game should keep the ball out of their hands.

 

 

[chknwing]

I would not be against a few early on roughing the passer calls on ryan.

[ThPantherFan]

But if Deangelo starts, what then?

[CRA]

My worries are the same most weeks....

Special teams has taken a couple games off from being putrid.

Hester is a worry. Ron never learns. We can't cover kicks.

That alone could be the game in reality

[PhillyB]

But if Deangelo starts, what then?

better draft pick

[La Pantera]

I would not be against a few early on roughing the passer calls on ryan.

 

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only if its inside their 20...

[imminent rogaine]

I can not get enough of the end-around. Man, that play works every time. If we could sprinkle that in a few more times, then we are set.

[Moose87Banks]

This game is going to come down to the offense. They need to be very careful with Hester on special teams. I'm not convinced that they can contain Atlanta's offense all 4 quarters. Cam is going to have to get touchdowns. Field goals won't cut it this time around. Look what happened the last game we played them. 24-20 Panthers. As usual it's going to come down to stopping them from scoring a touchdown on the last drive.

[MCC]

While most points you made are mostly true, both of their lines have played better of late, like ours have.

I think the Panthers are a better team, and should win by about 10, but our special teams scare me, as well as Byron.

[philit99]

For Gods sake do not go to their message board, they are throwing quotes from Frank Garcia that we are not worried about Atlanta. I think this is a tough game, but it will not be a blowout either way. Lots of sh!t talking going on over there!

[Jackofalltrades]

Atlanta constantly badgered Brees and Osi is likely playing his last regular season game, if not final game so I expect him to be amped up.

[CRA]

While most points you made are mostly true, both of their lines have played better of late, like ours have.

I think the Panthers are a better team, and should win by about 10, but our special teams scare me, as well as Byron.

I think we have the better overall O and D.

Special teams is Atl.

Special teams is scary