The NFC South is brewing with intrigue as the Atlanta Falcons prepare to take on the Carolina Panthers in what could shape the division landscape. After racking up wins against the Saints and Buccaneers, the Falcons, powered by standout quarterback Kirk Cousins, stand poised to potentially sweep their first divisional round. Cousins, a significant offseason acquisition for Atlanta, has hurled for 1,373 passing yards, top five in the NFL, thus far into the season, according to QC News.
Defensively, the Falcons have shown cracks in the armor, boasting the NFL's highest completion rate against them at 74.3%, and Carolina's rushing attack, featuring the dynamic Chuba Hubbard might be just the force to exploit those weaknesses. Notably, Hubbard's sprinting prowess has been eclipsed only by Derrick Henry over the past three games, QC News adds, painting today's matchup as a clash of offensive titans.
Historically, Atlanta holds a lead in the all-time series against Carolina, sitting at 36-22, a lead that’s stemmed from dominance including memorable victories such as Matt Ryan's franchise-leading passing record and Julio Jones's 300-yard reception showcase. Though the Falcons have not extended this lead since 2019, they have managed to keep the Panthers at bay, splitting the last four season series, The Falcoholic reported.
For those eager to catch the Falcons vs. Panthers action but unable to make it to the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, there are several streaming options available for the October 13 face-off at 4:25 p.m. EST. Outlets like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream are offering free trials and SlingTV along with NFL+ will air all local market games, MassLive suggests. While the Falcons are on the upward wing at 3-2, the Panthers have stumbled to a 1-4 start, heightening the stakes for this divisional rivalry clash.
